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
0C4F68
RGB
12, 79, 104
HSL
196, 79%, 23%
HSB
196, 88%, 41%
CMYK
88, 24, 0, 59
LAB
31, -13, -21
LCH
31, 24, 238
OKLCH
0.40, 0.07, 229
XYZ
5, 7, 14
LUV
31, -20, -25
HWB
196, 5%, 59%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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