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
7FAEB8
RGB
127, 174, 184
HSL
191, 29%, 61%
HSB
191, 31%, 72%
CMYK
31, 5, 0, 28
LAB
68, -14, -10
LCH
68, 18, 216
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 212
XYZ
33, 38, 51
LUV
68, -23, -13
HWB
191, 50%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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