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
0C87AF
RGB
12, 135, 175
HSL
195, 87%, 37%
HSB
195, 93%, 69%
CMYK
93, 23, 0, 31
LAB
52, -20, -30
LCH
52, 36, 236
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 228
XYZ
17, 20, 44
LUV
52, -35, -42
HWB
195, 5%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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