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
0C7D92
RGB
12, 125, 146
HSL
189, 85%, 31%
HSB
189, 92%, 57%
CMYK
92, 14, 0, 43
LAB
48, -24, -20
LCH
48, 31, 220
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 215
XYZ
13, 17, 30
LUV
48, -34, -25
HWB
189, 5%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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