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
0E3365
RGB
14, 51, 101
HSL
214, 76%, 23%
HSB
214, 86%, 40%
CMYK
86, 50, 0, 60
LAB
21, 3, -34
LCH
21, 34, 275
OKLCH
0.33, 0.10, 257
XYZ
4, 3, 13
LUV
21, -10, -38
HWB
214, 5%, 60%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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