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
0C63E4
RGB
12, 99, 228
HSL
216, 90%, 47%
HSB
216, 95%, 89%
CMYK
95, 57, 0, 11
LAB
44, 17, -73
LCH
44, 75, 283
OKLCH
0.54, 0.21, 260
XYZ
19, 15, 75
LUV
44, -21, -105
HWB
216, 5%, 11%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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