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
7DAEB6
RGB
125, 174, 182
HSL
188, 28%, 60%
HSB
188, 31%, 71%
CMYK
31, 4, 0, 29
LAB
68, -15, -10
LCH
68, 18, 212
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 209
XYZ
32, 38, 50
LUV
68, -24, -12
HWB
188, 49%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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