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
7BDCE2
RGB
123, 220, 226
HSL
183, 64%, 68%
HSB
183, 46%, 89%
CMYK
46, 3, 0, 11
LAB
82, -29, -12
LCH
82, 31, 203
OKLCH
0.84, 0.09, 201
XYZ
47, 61, 81
LUV
82, -43, -14
HWB
183, 48%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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