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
7AB1BF
RGB
122, 177, 191
HSL
192, 35%, 61%
HSB
192, 36%, 75%
CMYK
36, 7, 0, 25
LAB
69, -16, -13
LCH
69, 21, 220
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 215
XYZ
33, 39, 55
LUV
69, -27, -17
HWB
192, 48%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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