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
7CAAD3
RGB
124, 170, 211
HSL
208, 50%, 66%
HSB
208, 41%, 83%
CMYK
41, 19, 0, 17
LAB
67, -8, -26
LCH
67, 27, 253
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 246
XYZ
34, 38, 67
LUV
67, -23, -39
HWB
208, 49%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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