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
0D62BE
RGB
13, 98, 190
HSL
211, 87%, 40%
HSB
211, 93%, 75%
CMYK
93, 48, 0, 25
LAB
41, 5, -56
LCH
41, 56, 275
OKLCH
0.50, 0.16, 256
XYZ
14, 13, 50
LUV
41, -22, -80
HWB
211, 5%, 25%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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