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
7FA8B6
RGB
127, 168, 182
HSL
195, 27%, 61%
HSB
195, 30%, 71%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 29
LAB
66, -12, -12
LCH
66, 17, 225
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 221
XYZ
31, 36, 50
LUV
66, -21, -16
HWB
195, 50%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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