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
0E486D
RGB
14, 72, 109
HSL
203, 77%, 24%
HSB
203, 87%, 43%
CMYK
87, 34, 0, 57
LAB
29, -7, -27
LCH
29, 28, 255
OKLCH
0.39, 0.08, 243
XYZ
5, 6, 15
LUV
29, -17, -33
HWB
203, 5%, 57%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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