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
0C67D4
RGB
12, 103, 212
HSL
213, 89%, 44%
HSB
213, 94%, 83%
CMYK
94, 51, 0, 17
LAB
44, 9, -64
LCH
44, 65, 278
OKLCH
0.53, 0.19, 257
XYZ
17, 15, 64
LUV
44, -23, -93
HWB
213, 5%, 17%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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