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
7CA3D2
RGB
124, 163, 210
HSL
213, 49%, 65%
HSB
213, 41%, 82%
CMYK
41, 22, 0, 18
LAB
65, -5, -29
LCH
65, 29, 261
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 254
XYZ
33, 35, 66
LUV
65, -20, -44
HWB
213, 49%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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