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
7AABB5
RGB
122, 171, 181
HSL
190, 29%, 59%
HSB
190, 33%, 71%
CMYK
33, 6, 0, 29
LAB
67, -15, -11
LCH
67, 18, 215
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 212
XYZ
31, 37, 49
LUV
67, -24, -13
HWB
190, 48%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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