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
12EAF9
RGB
18, 234, 249
HSL
184, 95%, 52%
HSB
184, 93%, 98%
CMYK
93, 6, 0, 2
LAB
84, -44, -21
LCH
84, 48, 206
OKLCH
0.85, 0.14, 203
XYZ
47, 66, 100
LUV
84, -63, -27
HWB
184, 7%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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