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
7AB2BE
RGB
122, 178, 190
HSL
191, 34%, 61%
HSB
191, 36%, 75%
CMYK
36, 6, 0, 25
LAB
69, -17, -12
LCH
69, 21, 216
OKLCH
0.73, 0.06, 213
XYZ
33, 40, 55
LUV
69, -27, -16
HWB
191, 48%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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