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
0C3E5D
RGB
12, 62, 93
HSL
203, 77%, 21%
HSB
203, 87%, 36%
CMYK
87, 33, 0, 64
LAB
24, -7, -23
LCH
24, 24, 253
OKLCH
0.35, 0.07, 242
XYZ
4, 4, 11
LUV
24, -15, -27
HWB
203, 5%, 64%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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