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
7CA4D2
RGB
124, 164, 210
HSL
212, 49%, 65%
HSB
212, 41%, 82%
CMYK
41, 22, 0, 18
LAB
66, -5, -28
LCH
66, 29, 260
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 252
XYZ
33, 35, 66
LUV
66, -20, -43
HWB
212, 49%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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