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
0C8BCD
RGB
12, 139, 205
HSL
201, 89%, 43%
HSB
201, 94%, 80%
CMYK
94, 32, 0, 20
LAB
54, -13, -43
LCH
54, 45, 253
OKLCH
0.61, 0.14, 241
XYZ
20, 23, 61
LUV
54, -35, -65
HWB
201, 5%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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