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
78CFD4
RGB
120, 207, 212
HSL
183, 52%, 65%
HSB
183, 43%, 83%
CMYK
43, 2, 0, 17
LAB
78, -26, -11
LCH
78, 29, 203
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 200
XYZ
42, 53, 70
LUV
78, -39, -13
HWB
183, 47%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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