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
7CA7AE
RGB
124, 167, 174
HSL
188, 24%, 58%
HSB
188, 29%, 68%
CMYK
29, 4, 0, 32
LAB
66, -14, -9
LCH
66, 16, 212
OKLCH
0.70, 0.05, 209
XYZ
30, 35, 45
LUV
66, -22, -10
HWB
188, 49%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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