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
0D5FB2
RGB
13, 95, 178
HSL
210, 86%, 37%
HSB
210, 93%, 70%
CMYK
93, 47, 0, 30
LAB
40, 3, -51
LCH
40, 51, 273
OKLCH
0.49, 0.15, 254
XYZ
12, 11, 44
LUV
40, -22, -72
HWB
210, 5%, 30%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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