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
7FAFEB
RGB
127, 175, 235
HSL
213, 73%, 71%
HSB
213, 46%, 92%
CMYK
46, 26, 0, 8
LAB
70, -4, -36
LCH
70, 36, 263
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 254
XYZ
39, 41, 84
LUV
70, -24, -56
HWB
213, 50%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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