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
7BB3BA
RGB
123, 179, 186
HSL
187, 31%, 61%
HSB
187, 34%, 73%
CMYK
34, 4, 0, 27
LAB
69, -18, -10
LCH
69, 20, 209
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 206
XYZ
33, 40, 52
LUV
69, -27, -12
HWB
187, 48%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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