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
0D68BC
RGB
13, 104, 188
HSL
209, 87%, 39%
HSB
209, 93%, 74%
CMYK
93, 45, 0, 26
LAB
43, 1, -52
LCH
43, 52, 271
OKLCH
0.52, 0.15, 253
XYZ
14, 14, 49
LUV
43, -24, -75
HWB
209, 5%, 26%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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