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
7FA2BA
RGB
127, 162, 186
HSL
204, 30%, 61%
HSB
204, 32%, 73%
CMYK
32, 13, 0, 27
LAB
65, -8, -17
LCH
65, 18, 244
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 238
XYZ
31, 34, 51
LUV
65, -18, -24
HWB
204, 50%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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