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
7AADFF
RGB
122, 173, 255
HSL
217, 100%, 74%
HSB
217, 52%, 100%
CMYK
52, 32, 0, 0
LAB
70, 0, -47
LCH
70, 47, 270
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 260
XYZ
41, 41, 100
LUV
70, -25, -74
HWB
217, 48%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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