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
7FCDE2
RGB
127, 205, 226
HSL
193, 63%, 69%
HSB
193, 44%, 89%
CMYK
44, 9, 0, 11
LAB
78, -21, -18
LCH
78, 28, 221
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 217
XYZ
44, 54, 80
LUV
78, -36, -25
HWB
193, 50%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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