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
7AA5AE
RGB
122, 165, 174
HSL
190, 24%, 58%
HSB
190, 30%, 68%
CMYK
30, 5, 0, 32
LAB
65, -13, -10
LCH
65, 17, 216
OKLCH
0.69, 0.05, 212
XYZ
29, 34, 45
LUV
65, -22, -12
HWB
190, 48%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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