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
7AB6E1
RGB
122, 182, 225
HSL
205, 63%, 68%
HSB
205, 46%, 88%
CMYK
46, 19, 0, 12
LAB
71, -11, -28
LCH
71, 30, 248
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 241
XYZ
38, 43, 78
LUV
71, -28, -42
HWB
205, 48%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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