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
7BBDC5
RGB
123, 189, 197
HSL
186, 39%, 63%
HSB
186, 38%, 77%
CMYK
38, 4, 0, 23
LAB
72, -20, -11
LCH
72, 23, 209
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 206
XYZ
36, 45, 60
LUV
72, -31, -13
HWB
186, 48%, 23%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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