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
7FACCE
RGB
127, 172, 206
HSL
206, 45%, 65%
HSB
206, 38%, 81%
CMYK
38, 17, 0, 19
LAB
68, -9, -22
LCH
68, 24, 248
OKLCH
0.72, 0.07, 241
XYZ
35, 38, 64
LUV
68, -22, -33
HWB
206, 50%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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