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
7CA2A6
RGB
124, 162, 166
HSL
186, 19%, 57%
HSB
186, 25%, 65%
CMYK
25, 2, 0, 35
LAB
64, -13, -7
LCH
64, 14, 207
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 204
XYZ
28, 33, 41
LUV
64, -19, -7
HWB
186, 49%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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