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
0C5CD1
RGB
12, 92, 209
HSL
216, 89%, 43%
HSB
216, 94%, 82%
CMYK
94, 56, 0, 18
LAB
41, 15, -68
LCH
41, 69, 283
OKLCH
0.51, 0.19, 260
XYZ
15, 12, 62
LUV
41, -20, -95
HWB
216, 5%, 18%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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