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
0C5DB2
RGB
12, 93, 178
HSL
211, 87%, 37%
HSB
211, 93%, 70%
CMYK
93, 48, 0, 30
LAB
39, 4, -52
LCH
39, 53, 274
OKLCH
0.48, 0.15, 255
XYZ
12, 11, 44
LUV
39, -21, -74
HWB
211, 5%, 30%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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