Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
7BB6CC
RGB
123, 182, 204
HSL
196, 44%, 64%
HSB
196, 40%, 80%
CMYK
40, 11, 0, 20
LAB
71, -16, -18
LCH
71, 24, 228
OKLCH
0.74, 0.07, 223
XYZ
36, 42, 63
LUV
71, -28, -24
HWB
196, 48%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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