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
0C6972
RGB
12, 105, 114
HSL
185, 81%, 25%
HSB
185, 89%, 45%
CMYK
89, 8, 0, 55
LAB
40, -23, -13
LCH
40, 26, 209
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 206
XYZ
8, 11, 18
LUV
40, -29, -14
HWB
185, 5%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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