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
0D647E
RGB
13, 100, 126
HSL
194, 81%, 27%
HSB
194, 90%, 49%
CMYK
90, 21, 0, 51
LAB
39, -17, -22
LCH
39, 28, 232
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 225
XYZ
8, 11, 21
LUV
39, -26, -28
HWB
194, 5%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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