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
7FA1CC
RGB
127, 161, 204
HSL
214, 43%, 65%
HSB
214, 38%, 80%
CMYK
38, 21, 0, 20
LAB
65, -4, -26
LCH
65, 26, 261
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 255
XYZ
32, 34, 62
LUV
65, -18, -40
HWB
214, 50%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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