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
0CBDF6
RGB
12, 189, 246
HSL
195, 93%, 51%
HSB
195, 95%, 96%
CMYK
95, 23, 0, 4
LAB
71, -25, -40
LCH
71, 47, 238
OKLCH
0.75, 0.15, 229
XYZ
35, 43, 94
LUV
71, -48, -60
HWB
195, 5%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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