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
0D273A
RGB
13, 39, 58
HSL
205, 63%, 14%
HSB
205, 78%, 23%
CMYK
78, 33, 0, 77
LAB
14, -5, -15
LCH
14, 16, 254
OKLCH
0.26, 0.05, 243
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
14, -8, -14
HWB
205, 5%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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