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
0CA7C8
RGB
12, 167, 200
HSL
191, 89%, 42%
HSB
191, 94%, 78%
CMYK
94, 16, 0, 22
LAB
63, -28, -28
LCH
63, 39, 225
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 219
XYZ
24, 32, 60
LUV
63, -45, -38
HWB
191, 5%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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