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
0D4295
RGB
13, 66, 149
HSL
217, 84%, 32%
HSB
217, 91%, 58%
CMYK
91, 56, 0, 42
LAB
29, 11, -51
LCH
29, 52, 282
OKLCH
0.40, 0.15, 260
XYZ
8, 6, 29
LUV
29, -14, -65
HWB
217, 5%, 42%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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