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
0C58BE
RGB
12, 88, 190
HSL
214, 88%, 40%
HSB
214, 94%, 75%
CMYK
94, 54, 0, 25
LAB
38, 11, -61
LCH
38, 62, 280
OKLCH
0.48, 0.17, 259
XYZ
13, 11, 50
LUV
38, -19, -84
HWB
214, 5%, 25%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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