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
7BBFE7
RGB
123, 191, 231
HSL
202, 69%, 69%
HSB
202, 47%, 91%
CMYK
47, 17, 0, 9
LAB
74, -14, -27
LCH
74, 31, 242
OKLCH
0.77, 0.09, 235
XYZ
41, 47, 83
LUV
74, -31, -40
HWB
202, 48%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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