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
7BC4CB
RGB
123, 196, 203
HSL
185, 43%, 64%
HSB
185, 39%, 80%
CMYK
39, 3, 0, 20
LAB
75, -22, -11
LCH
75, 25, 206
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 204
XYZ
39, 48, 64
LUV
75, -34, -13
HWB
185, 48%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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