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
7BC4E3
RGB
123, 196, 227
HSL
198, 65%, 69%
HSB
198, 46%, 89%
CMYK
46, 14, 0, 11
LAB
75, -18, -23
LCH
75, 29, 233
OKLCH
0.78, 0.09, 227
XYZ
42, 49, 80
LUV
75, -33, -33
HWB
198, 48%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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