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
0C304A
RGB
12, 48, 74
HSL
205, 72%, 17%
HSB
205, 84%, 29%
CMYK
84, 35, 0, 71
LAB
18, -5, -20
LCH
18, 21, 256
OKLCH
0.30, 0.06, 244
XYZ
2, 3, 7
LUV
18, -10, -21
HWB
205, 5%, 71%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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