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
0C748E
RGB
12, 116, 142
HSL
192, 84%, 30%
HSB
192, 92%, 56%
CMYK
92, 18, 0, 44
LAB
45, -20, -22
LCH
45, 30, 228
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 221
XYZ
11, 15, 28
LUV
45, -31, -29
HWB
192, 5%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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