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
12284A
RGB
18, 40, 74
HSL
216, 61%, 18%
HSB
216, 76%, 29%
CMYK
76, 46, 0, 71
LAB
16, 1, -24
LCH
16, 24, 273
OKLCH
0.28, 0.07, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 7
LUV
16, -7, -24
HWB
216, 7%, 71%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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