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
7AA3AF
RGB
122, 163, 175
HSL
194, 25%, 58%
HSB
194, 30%, 69%
CMYK
30, 7, 0, 31
LAB
64, -12, -11
LCH
64, 16, 222
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 218
XYZ
29, 33, 45
LUV
64, -21, -14
HWB
194, 48%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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