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
7FA3C4
RGB
127, 163, 196
HSL
209, 37%, 63%
HSB
209, 35%, 77%
CMYK
35, 17, 0, 23
LAB
65, -7, -21
LCH
65, 22, 253
OKLCH
0.70, 0.06, 246
XYZ
32, 35, 57
LUV
65, -19, -31
HWB
209, 50%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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