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
7EBAC2
RGB
126, 186, 194
HSL
187, 36%, 63%
HSB
187, 35%, 76%
CMYK
35, 4, 0, 24
LAB
72, -19, -11
LCH
72, 21, 210
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 206
XYZ
36, 43, 58
LUV
72, -29, -13
HWB
187, 49%, 24%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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