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
0E4494
RGB
14, 68, 148
HSL
216, 83%, 32%
HSB
216, 91%, 58%
CMYK
91, 54, 0, 42
LAB
30, 9, -50
LCH
30, 51, 280
OKLCH
0.40, 0.14, 259
XYZ
8, 6, 29
LUV
30, -14, -64
HWB
216, 5%, 42%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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