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
7BB9C8
RGB
123, 185, 200
HSL
192, 41%, 63%
HSB
192, 39%, 78%
CMYK
38, 8, 0, 22
LAB
71, -18, -14
LCH
71, 23, 219
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 215
XYZ
36, 43, 61
LUV
71, -29, -19
HWB
192, 48%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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