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
7CCDD7
RGB
124, 205, 215
HSL
187, 53%, 66%
HSB
187, 42%, 84%
CMYK
42, 5, 0, 16
LAB
78, -24, -13
LCH
78, 27, 209
OKLCH
0.80, 0.08, 206
XYZ
42, 53, 72
LUV
78, -37, -16
HWB
187, 49%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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