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
7BDBE9
RGB
123, 219, 233
HSL
188, 71%, 70%
HSB
188, 47%, 91%
CMYK
47, 6, 0, 9
LAB
82, -27, -16
LCH
82, 31, 211
OKLCH
0.84, 0.09, 208
XYZ
48, 61, 86
LUV
82, -42, -21
HWB
188, 48%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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