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
7AA5BD
RGB
122, 165, 189
HSL
201, 34%, 61%
HSB
201, 35%, 74%
CMYK
35, 13, 0, 26
LAB
65, -11, -17
LCH
65, 20, 239
OKLCH
0.70, 0.06, 233
XYZ
31, 35, 53
LUV
65, -22, -25
HWB
201, 48%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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