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
7CC0CF
RGB
124, 192, 207
HSL
191, 46%, 65%
HSB
191, 40%, 81%
CMYK
40, 7, 0, 19
LAB
74, -19, -15
LCH
74, 24, 217
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 213
XYZ
38, 46, 66
LUV
74, -32, -19
HWB
191, 49%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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