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
7CA6BB
RGB
124, 166, 187
HSL
200, 32%, 61%
HSB
200, 34%, 73%
CMYK
34, 11, 0, 27
LAB
66, -11, -16
LCH
66, 19, 235
OKLCH
0.70, 0.05, 230
XYZ
31, 35, 52
LUV
66, -21, -22
HWB
200, 49%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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