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
0CAAC3
RGB
12, 170, 195
HSL
188, 88%, 41%
HSB
188, 94%, 76%
CMYK
94, 13, 0, 24
LAB
64, -31, -24
LCH
64, 39, 218
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 213
XYZ
24, 33, 57
LUV
64, -46, -32
HWB
188, 5%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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