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
7FDCF8
RGB
127, 220, 248
HSL
194, 90%, 74%
HSB
194, 49%, 97%
CMYK
49, 11, 0, 3
LAB
83, -23, -23
LCH
83, 33, 224
OKLCH
0.85, 0.10, 219
XYZ
51, 62, 98
LUV
83, -41, -32
HWB
194, 50%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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