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
0CA8CA
RGB
12, 168, 202
HSL
191, 89%, 42%
HSB
191, 94%, 79%
CMYK
94, 17, 0, 21
LAB
63, -28, -28
LCH
63, 40, 225
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 219
XYZ
25, 32, 61
LUV
63, -45, -39
HWB
191, 5%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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