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
7EA7AB
RGB
126, 167, 171
HSL
185, 21%, 58%
HSB
185, 26%, 67%
CMYK
26, 2, 0, 33
LAB
66, -14, -7
LCH
66, 15, 207
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 204
XYZ
30, 35, 44
LUV
66, -21, -8
HWB
185, 49%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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