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
7ABFE5
RGB
122, 191, 229
HSL
201, 67%, 69%
HSB
201, 47%, 90%
CMYK
47, 17, 0, 10
LAB
74, -15, -26
LCH
74, 30, 240
OKLCH
0.77, 0.09, 234
XYZ
41, 47, 81
LUV
74, -32, -39
HWB
201, 48%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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