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
7FEDF8
RGB
127, 237, 248
HSL
185, 90%, 74%
HSB
185, 49%, 97%
CMYK
49, 4, 0, 3
LAB
88, -31, -16
LCH
88, 35, 207
OKLCH
0.88, 0.10, 204
XYZ
56, 72, 100
LUV
88, -47, -19
HWB
185, 50%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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