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
7CA7C4
RGB
124, 167, 196
HSL
204, 38%, 63%
HSB
204, 37%, 77%
CMYK
37, 15, 0, 23
LAB
66, -10, -20
LCH
66, 22, 244
OKLCH
0.71, 0.06, 238
XYZ
32, 36, 57
LUV
66, -22, -29
HWB
204, 49%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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