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
0E213D
RGB
14, 33, 61
HSL
216, 63%, 15%
HSB
216, 77%, 24%
CMYK
77, 46, 0, 76
LAB
12, 1, -21
LCH
12, 21, 272
OKLCH
0.25, 0.06, 258
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
12, -5, -18
HWB
216, 5%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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