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
0D5876
RGB
13, 88, 118
HSL
197, 80%, 26%
HSB
197, 89%, 46%
CMYK
89, 25, 0, 54
LAB
34, -13, -24
LCH
34, 27, 241
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 232
XYZ
7, 8, 18
LUV
34, -22, -30
HWB
197, 5%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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