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
7EA8B8
RGB
126, 168, 184
HSL
197, 29%, 61%
HSB
197, 32%, 72%
CMYK
32, 9, 0, 28
LAB
66, -12, -13
LCH
66, 18, 228
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 223
XYZ
31, 36, 51
LUV
66, -21, -18
HWB
197, 49%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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