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
0C4E7E
RGB
12, 78, 126
HSL
205, 83%, 27%
HSB
205, 90%, 49%
CMYK
90, 38, 0, 51
LAB
31, -5, -33
LCH
31, 34, 261
OKLCH
0.41, 0.10, 247
XYZ
7, 7, 21
LUV
31, -19, -43
HWB
205, 5%, 51%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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