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
7FB2EE
RGB
127, 178, 238
HSL
212, 77%, 72%
HSB
212, 47%, 93%
CMYK
47, 25, 0, 7
LAB
71, -5, -36
LCH
71, 36, 262
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 253
XYZ
40, 43, 87
LUV
71, -25, -56
HWB
212, 50%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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