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
7AA2AF
RGB
122, 162, 175
HSL
195, 25%, 58%
HSB
195, 30%, 69%
CMYK
30, 7, 0, 31
LAB
64, -12, -11
LCH
64, 16, 224
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 220
XYZ
29, 33, 45
LUV
64, -20, -15
HWB
195, 48%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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