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
0CB9EB
RGB
12, 185, 235
HSL
193, 90%, 48%
HSB
193, 95%, 92%
CMYK
95, 21, 0, 8
LAB
69, -27, -37
LCH
69, 45, 234
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 226
XYZ
32, 41, 85
LUV
69, -48, -54
HWB
193, 5%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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