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
7EA4B7
RGB
126, 164, 183
HSL
200, 28%, 61%
HSB
200, 31%, 72%
CMYK
31, 10, 0, 28
LAB
65, -10, -14
LCH
65, 17, 235
OKLCH
0.70, 0.05, 230
XYZ
30, 34, 50
LUV
65, -19, -20
HWB
200, 49%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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