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
7CAEDC
RGB
124, 174, 220
HSL
209, 58%, 67%
HSB
209, 44%, 86%
CMYK
44, 21, 0, 14
LAB
69, -8, -29
LCH
69, 30, 254
OKLCH
0.73, 0.09, 247
XYZ
36, 40, 73
LUV
69, -24, -44
HWB
209, 49%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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