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
0D64AF
RGB
13, 100, 175
HSL
208, 86%, 37%
HSB
208, 93%, 69%
CMYK
93, 43, 0, 31
LAB
41, -1, -47
LCH
41, 47, 268
OKLCH
0.50, 0.14, 251
XYZ
12, 12, 42
LUV
41, -23, -67
HWB
208, 5%, 31%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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