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
7FAAC6
RGB
127, 170, 198
HSL
204, 38%, 64%
HSB
204, 36%, 78%
CMYK
36, 14, 0, 22
LAB
67, -10, -19
LCH
67, 22, 243
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 237
XYZ
33, 37, 59
LUV
67, -22, -28
HWB
204, 50%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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