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
7BC5EE
RGB
123, 197, 238
HSL
201, 77%, 71%
HSB
201, 48%, 93%
CMYK
48, 17, 0, 7
LAB
76, -16, -28
LCH
76, 32, 241
OKLCH
0.79, 0.09, 234
XYZ
44, 50, 88
LUV
76, -33, -42
HWB
201, 48%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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