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
7CA2B3
RGB
124, 162, 179
HSL
199, 27%, 59%
HSB
199, 31%, 70%
CMYK
31, 9, 0, 30
LAB
64, -10, -13
LCH
64, 17, 232
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 227
XYZ
29, 33, 48
LUV
64, -19, -18
HWB
199, 49%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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