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
0C5F97
RGB
12, 95, 151
HSL
204, 85%, 32%
HSB
204, 92%, 59%
CMYK
92, 37, 0, 41
LAB
38, -7, -38
LCH
38, 38, 260
OKLCH
0.47, 0.12, 246
XYZ
10, 10, 31
LUV
38, -23, -52
HWB
204, 5%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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