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
7FA9B2
RGB
127, 169, 178
HSL
191, 25%, 60%
HSB
191, 29%, 70%
CMYK
29, 5, 0, 30
LAB
66, -13, -10
LCH
66, 16, 216
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 212
XYZ
31, 36, 47
LUV
66, -21, -12
HWB
191, 50%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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