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
7ADDFD
RGB
122, 221, 253
HSL
195, 97%, 74%
HSB
195, 52%, 99%
CMYK
52, 13, 0, 1
LAB
83, -24, -25
LCH
83, 35, 226
OKLCH
0.85, 0.10, 221
XYZ
52, 63, 102
LUV
83, -42, -36
HWB
195, 48%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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