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
0E3B80
RGB
14, 59, 128
HSL
216, 80%, 28%
HSB
216, 89%, 50%
CMYK
89, 54, 0, 50
LAB
25, 8, -44
LCH
25, 45, 280
OKLCH
0.37, 0.13, 259
XYZ
6, 5, 21
LUV
25, -12, -53
HWB
216, 5%, 50%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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