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
0D587C
RGB
13, 88, 124
HSL
199, 81%, 27%
HSB
199, 90%, 49%
CMYK
90, 29, 0, 51
LAB
35, -11, -27
LCH
35, 29, 247
OKLCH
0.44, 0.09, 236
XYZ
7, 9, 20
LUV
35, -22, -35
HWB
199, 5%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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