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
0C4385
RGB
12, 67, 133
HSL
213, 83%, 28%
HSB
213, 91%, 52%
CMYK
91, 50, 0, 48
LAB
28, 4, -43
LCH
28, 43, 275
OKLCH
0.39, 0.12, 256
XYZ
6, 6, 23
LUV
28, -15, -54
HWB
213, 5%, 48%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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