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
0E467F
RGB
14, 70, 127
HSL
210, 80%, 28%
HSB
210, 89%, 50%
CMYK
89, 45, 0, 50
LAB
29, 0, -38
LCH
29, 38, 270
OKLCH
0.39, 0.11, 253
XYZ
6, 6, 21
LUV
29, -16, -48
HWB
210, 5%, 50%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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