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
7AAED4
RGB
122, 174, 212
HSL
205, 51%, 65%
HSB
205, 42%, 83%
CMYK
42, 18, 0, 17
LAB
69, -10, -25
LCH
69, 27, 248
OKLCH
0.73, 0.08, 241
XYZ
35, 39, 68
LUV
69, -25, -37
HWB
205, 48%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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