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
0E1F39
RGB
14, 31, 57
HSL
216, 61%, 14%
HSB
216, 75%, 22%
CMYK
75, 46, 0, 78
LAB
11, 1, -19
LCH
11, 19, 272
OKLCH
0.24, 0.06, 259
XYZ
1, 1, 4
LUV
11, -5, -16
HWB
216, 5%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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