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
7ECFD8
RGB
126, 207, 216
HSL
186, 54%, 67%
HSB
186, 42%, 85%
CMYK
42, 4, 0, 15
LAB
78, -24, -13
LCH
78, 27, 208
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 205
XYZ
43, 54, 73
LUV
78, -37, -15
HWB
186, 49%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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