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
0CA4CB
RGB
12, 164, 203
HSL
192, 89%, 42%
HSB
192, 94%, 80%
CMYK
94, 19, 0, 20
LAB
62, -26, -31
LCH
62, 40, 230
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 223
XYZ
24, 31, 61
LUV
62, -43, -43
HWB
192, 5%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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