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
0CB6CF
RGB
12, 182, 207
HSL
188, 89%, 43%
HSB
188, 94%, 81%
CMYK
94, 12, 0, 19
LAB
68, -33, -24
LCH
68, 41, 216
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 212
XYZ
28, 38, 65
LUV
68, -49, -32
HWB
188, 5%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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