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
7EA6A8
RGB
126, 166, 168
HSL
183, 19%, 58%
HSB
183, 25%, 66%
CMYK
25, 1, 0, 34
LAB
65, -14, -6
LCH
65, 15, 203
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 200
XYZ
29, 35, 42
LUV
65, -20, -6
HWB
183, 49%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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