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
0C4B90
RGB
12, 75, 144
HSL
211, 85%, 31%
HSB
211, 92%, 56%
CMYK
92, 48, 0, 44
LAB
31, 3, -44
LCH
31, 44, 274
OKLCH
0.42, 0.13, 255
XYZ
8, 7, 27
LUV
31, -17, -58
HWB
211, 5%, 44%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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