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
0C8AA2
RGB
12, 138, 162
HSL
190, 86%, 34%
HSB
190, 93%, 64%
CMYK
93, 15, 0, 36
LAB
52, -25, -22
LCH
52, 33, 221
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 216
XYZ
16, 21, 37
LUV
52, -37, -29
HWB
190, 5%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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