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
7FABB5
RGB
127, 171, 181
HSL
191, 27%, 60%
HSB
191, 30%, 71%
CMYK
30, 6, 0, 29
LAB
67, -13, -10
LCH
67, 17, 217
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 213
XYZ
32, 37, 49
LUV
67, -22, -13
HWB
191, 50%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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