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
7EB2BC
RGB
126, 178, 188
HSL
190, 32%, 62%
HSB
190, 33%, 74%
CMYK
33, 5, 0, 26
LAB
69, -16, -11
LCH
69, 19, 214
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 211
XYZ
34, 40, 53
LUV
69, -25, -14
HWB
190, 49%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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