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
7BBCD0
RGB
123, 188, 208
HSL
194, 47%, 65%
HSB
194, 41%, 82%
CMYK
41, 10, 0, 18
LAB
72, -18, -17
LCH
72, 25, 224
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 219
XYZ
38, 45, 66
LUV
72, -30, -23
HWB
194, 48%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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