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
7BD1ED
RGB
123, 209, 237
HSL
195, 76%, 71%
HSB
195, 48%, 93%
CMYK
48, 12, 0, 7
LAB
79, -22, -22
LCH
79, 31, 226
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 221
XYZ
46, 56, 88
LUV
79, -38, -32
HWB
195, 48%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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