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
0D487C
RGB
13, 72, 124
HSL
208, 81%, 27%
HSB
208, 90%, 49%
CMYK
90, 42, 0, 51
LAB
29, -2, -35
LCH
29, 35, 266
OKLCH
0.40, 0.10, 251
XYZ
6, 6, 20
LUV
29, -17, -45
HWB
208, 5%, 51%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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