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
0D8296
RGB
13, 130, 150
HSL
189, 84%, 32%
HSB
189, 91%, 59%
CMYK
91, 13, 0, 41
LAB
49, -25, -20
LCH
49, 32, 218
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 214
XYZ
14, 18, 32
LUV
49, -35, -25
HWB
189, 5%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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