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
7CBAEC
RGB
124, 186, 236
HSL
207, 75%, 71%
HSB
207, 47%, 93%
CMYK
47, 21, 0, 7
LAB
73, -11, -32
LCH
73, 33, 252
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 244
XYZ
41, 45, 86
LUV
73, -29, -48
HWB
207, 49%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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