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
7FBBE8
RGB
127, 187, 232
HSL
206, 70%, 70%
HSB
206, 45%, 91%
CMYK
45, 19, 0, 9
LAB
73, -11, -29
LCH
73, 31, 249
OKLCH
0.77, 0.09, 242
XYZ
41, 46, 83
LUV
73, -28, -44
HWB
206, 50%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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