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
0D7594
RGB
13, 117, 148
HSL
194, 84%, 32%
HSB
194, 91%, 58%
CMYK
91, 21, 0, 42
LAB
45, -19, -25
LCH
45, 31, 233
OKLCH
0.52, 0.10, 225
XYZ
12, 15, 30
LUV
45, -31, -33
HWB
194, 5%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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