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
0E2E61
RGB
14, 46, 97
HSL
217, 75%, 22%
HSB
217, 86%, 38%
CMYK
86, 53, 0, 62
LAB
19, 5, -34
LCH
19, 35, 278
OKLCH
0.31, 0.10, 260
XYZ
3, 3, 12
LUV
19, -9, -37
HWB
217, 5%, 62%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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