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
7EB8BC
RGB
126, 184, 188
HSL
184, 32%, 62%
HSB
184, 33%, 74%
CMYK
33, 2, 0, 26
LAB
71, -19, -8
LCH
71, 21, 204
OKLCH
0.74, 0.06, 201
XYZ
35, 42, 54
LUV
71, -28, -9
HWB
184, 49%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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