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
0C607E
RGB
12, 96, 126
HSL
196, 83%, 27%
HSB
196, 90%, 49%
CMYK
90, 24, 0, 51
LAB
37, -15, -24
LCH
37, 28, 238
OKLCH
0.46, 0.09, 229
XYZ
8, 10, 21
LUV
37, -25, -31
HWB
196, 5%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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