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
7BADB7
RGB
123, 173, 183
HSL
190, 29%, 60%
HSB
190, 33%, 72%
CMYK
33, 5, 0, 28
LAB
67, -15, -11
LCH
67, 19, 215
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 211
XYZ
32, 38, 50
LUV
67, -25, -14
HWB
190, 48%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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