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
7BB5BF
RGB
123, 181, 191
HSL
189, 35%, 62%
HSB
189, 36%, 75%
CMYK
36, 5, 0, 25
LAB
70, -18, -11
LCH
70, 21, 213
OKLCH
0.74, 0.06, 209
XYZ
34, 41, 55
LUV
70, -28, -14
HWB
189, 48%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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