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
7AC2ED
RGB
122, 194, 237
HSL
202, 76%, 70%
HSB
202, 49%, 93%
CMYK
49, 18, 0, 7
LAB
75, -15, -29
LCH
75, 32, 243
OKLCH
0.78, 0.09, 236
XYZ
43, 49, 87
LUV
75, -33, -43
HWB
202, 48%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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