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
0C656A
RGB
12, 101, 106
HSL
183, 80%, 23%
HSB
183, 89%, 42%
CMYK
89, 5, 0, 58
LAB
38, -23, -10
LCH
38, 25, 204
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 201
XYZ
7, 10, 15
LUV
38, -28, -10
HWB
183, 5%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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