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
7EAEB1
RGB
126, 174, 177
HSL
184, 25%, 59%
HSB
184, 29%, 69%
CMYK
29, 2, 0, 31
LAB
68, -16, -7
LCH
68, 17, 204
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 201
XYZ
32, 38, 47
LUV
68, -24, -8
HWB
184, 49%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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