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
7AA8AF
RGB
122, 168, 175
HSL
188, 25%, 58%
HSB
188, 30%, 69%
CMYK
30, 4, 0, 31
LAB
66, -15, -9
LCH
66, 17, 211
OKLCH
0.70, 0.05, 208
XYZ
30, 35, 46
LUV
66, -23, -11
HWB
188, 48%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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