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
7BC5FA
RGB
123, 197, 250
HSL
205, 93%, 73%
HSB
205, 51%, 98%
CMYK
51, 21, 0, 2
LAB
76, -13, -34
LCH
76, 36, 249
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 241
XYZ
45, 51, 98
LUV
76, -33, -52
HWB
205, 48%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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