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
7DBDC5
RGB
125, 189, 197
HSL
187, 38%, 63%
HSB
187, 37%, 77%
CMYK
37, 4, 0, 23
LAB
73, -20, -11
LCH
73, 23, 209
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 206
XYZ
37, 45, 60
LUV
73, -30, -13
HWB
187, 49%, 23%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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