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
0D759D
RGB
13, 117, 157
HSL
197, 85%, 33%
HSB
197, 92%, 62%
CMYK
92, 25, 0, 38
LAB
45, -16, -30
LCH
45, 34, 241
OKLCH
0.53, 0.10, 232
XYZ
13, 15, 34
LUV
45, -30, -41
HWB
197, 5%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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