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
7CA3B2
RGB
124, 163, 178
HSL
197, 26%, 59%
HSB
197, 30%, 70%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 30
LAB
65, -11, -12
LCH
65, 17, 228
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 224
XYZ
29, 34, 47
LUV
65, -20, -17
HWB
197, 49%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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