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
0CB6CA
RGB
12, 182, 202
HSL
186, 89%, 42%
HSB
186, 94%, 79%
CMYK
94, 10, 0, 21
LAB
67, -34, -22
LCH
67, 40, 212
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 209
XYZ
28, 38, 62
LUV
67, -50, -28
HWB
186, 5%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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