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
7A9FA2
RGB
122, 159, 162
HSL
184, 18%, 56%
HSB
184, 25%, 64%
CMYK
25, 2, 0, 36
LAB
63, -13, -6
LCH
63, 14, 205
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 202
XYZ
27, 32, 39
LUV
63, -19, -6
HWB
184, 48%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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