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
7BC2D0
RGB
123, 194, 208
HSL
190, 47%, 65%
HSB
190, 41%, 82%
CMYK
41, 7, 0, 18
LAB
74, -21, -14
LCH
74, 25, 215
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 211
XYZ
39, 47, 67
LUV
74, -33, -19
HWB
190, 48%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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