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
0C727B
RGB
12, 114, 123
HSL
185, 82%, 26%
HSB
185, 90%, 48%
CMYK
90, 7, 0, 52
LAB
43, -25, -13
LCH
43, 28, 208
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 205
XYZ
10, 14, 21
LUV
43, -32, -14
HWB
185, 5%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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