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
7BB9ED
RGB
123, 185, 237
HSL
207, 76%, 71%
HSB
207, 48%, 93%
CMYK
48, 22, 0, 7
LAB
72, -10, -33
LCH
72, 34, 253
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 245
XYZ
41, 45, 87
LUV
72, -29, -50
HWB
207, 48%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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