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
7FB1DC
RGB
127, 177, 220
HSL
208, 57%, 68%
HSB
208, 42%, 86%
CMYK
42, 20, 0, 14
LAB
70, -9, -27
LCH
70, 29, 252
OKLCH
0.74, 0.08, 245
XYZ
37, 41, 74
LUV
70, -24, -41
HWB
208, 50%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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