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
7BC2CE
RGB
123, 194, 206
HSL
189, 46%, 65%
HSB
189, 40%, 81%
CMYK
40, 6, 0, 19
LAB
74, -21, -13
LCH
74, 25, 213
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 209
XYZ
39, 47, 65
LUV
74, -33, -17
HWB
189, 48%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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