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
7FA8D8
RGB
127, 168, 216
HSL
212, 53%, 67%
HSB
212, 41%, 85%
CMYK
41, 22, 0, 15
LAB
67, -5, -29
LCH
67, 30, 260
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 253
XYZ
35, 37, 70
LUV
67, -21, -45
HWB
212, 50%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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