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
7FAEC6
RGB
127, 174, 198
HSL
200, 38%, 64%
HSB
200, 36%, 78%
CMYK
36, 12, 0, 22
LAB
68, -12, -18
LCH
68, 21, 236
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 231
XYZ
34, 39, 59
LUV
68, -23, -25
HWB
200, 50%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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