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
7CA2B1
RGB
124, 162, 177
HSL
197, 25%, 59%
HSB
197, 30%, 69%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 31
LAB
64, -11, -12
LCH
64, 16, 229
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 224
XYZ
29, 33, 46
LUV
64, -19, -16
HWB
197, 49%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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