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
0C8790
RGB
12, 135, 144
HSL
184, 85%, 31%
HSB
184, 92%, 56%
CMYK
92, 6, 0, 44
LAB
51, -29, -14
LCH
51, 32, 206
OKLCH
0.57, 0.09, 203
XYZ
14, 19, 29
LUV
51, -38, -16
HWB
184, 5%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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