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
0D58A3
RGB
13, 88, 163
HSL
210, 85%, 35%
HSB
210, 92%, 64%
CMYK
92, 46, 0, 36
LAB
37, 2, -47
LCH
37, 47, 272
OKLCH
0.46, 0.14, 254
XYZ
10, 10, 36
LUV
37, -20, -65
HWB
210, 5%, 36%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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