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
7BC1CB
RGB
123, 193, 203
HSL
188, 43%, 64%
HSB
188, 39%, 80%
CMYK
39, 5, 0, 20
LAB
74, -21, -12
LCH
74, 24, 211
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 207
XYZ
38, 47, 63
LUV
74, -33, -15
HWB
188, 48%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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