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
7FA2D7
RGB
127, 162, 215
HSL
216, 52%, 67%
HSB
216, 41%, 84%
CMYK
41, 25, 0, 16
LAB
66, -2, -31
LCH
66, 31, 266
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 259
XYZ
34, 35, 69
LUV
66, -18, -48
HWB
216, 50%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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