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
7BBABF
RGB
123, 186, 191
HSL
184, 35%, 62%
HSB
184, 36%, 75%
CMYK
36, 3, 0, 25
LAB
71, -20, -9
LCH
71, 22, 205
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 202
XYZ
35, 43, 56
LUV
71, -30, -11
HWB
184, 48%, 25%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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