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
7FB5DA
RGB
127, 181, 218
HSL
204, 55%, 68%
HSB
204, 42%, 85%
CMYK
42, 17, 0, 15
LAB
71, -11, -25
LCH
71, 27, 246
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 239
XYZ
38, 43, 73
LUV
71, -26, -37
HWB
204, 50%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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