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
7AA0AC
RGB
122, 160, 172
HSL
194, 23%, 58%
HSB
194, 29%, 67%
CMYK
29, 7, 0, 33
LAB
63, -11, -11
LCH
63, 16, 224
OKLCH
0.68, 0.05, 219
XYZ
28, 32, 44
LUV
63, -19, -14
HWB
194, 48%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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