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
7C9FAC
RGB
124, 159, 172
HSL
196, 22%, 58%
HSB
196, 28%, 67%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 33
LAB
63, -10, -11
LCH
63, 15, 227
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 223
XYZ
28, 32, 44
LUV
63, -18, -15
HWB
196, 49%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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