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
7FB4E4
RGB
127, 180, 228
HSL
209, 65%, 70%
HSB
209, 44%, 89%
CMYK
44, 21, 0, 11
LAB
71, -9, -30
LCH
71, 31, 254
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 247
XYZ
39, 43, 80
LUV
71, -26, -46
HWB
209, 50%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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