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
0D447A
RGB
13, 68, 122
HSL
210, 81%, 26%
HSB
210, 89%, 48%
CMYK
89, 44, 0, 52
LAB
28, 0, -36
LCH
28, 36, 269
OKLCH
0.38, 0.11, 253
XYZ
6, 6, 19
LUV
28, -15, -46
HWB
210, 5%, 52%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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