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
7CABE3
RGB
124, 171, 227
HSL
213, 65%, 69%
HSB
213, 45%, 89%
CMYK
45, 25, 0, 11
LAB
68, -5, -34
LCH
68, 34, 262
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 253
XYZ
37, 39, 78
LUV
68, -23, -52
HWB
213, 49%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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