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
7BCEDB
RGB
123, 206, 219
HSL
188, 57%, 67%
HSB
188, 44%, 86%
CMYK
44, 6, 0, 14
LAB
78, -24, -15
LCH
78, 28, 212
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 208
XYZ
43, 53, 75
LUV
78, -37, -19
HWB
188, 48%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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