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
0E4E6C
RGB
14, 78, 108
HSL
199, 77%, 24%
HSB
199, 87%, 42%
CMYK
87, 28, 0, 58
LAB
31, -11, -23
LCH
31, 26, 245
OKLCH
0.40, 0.08, 235
XYZ
6, 7, 15
LUV
31, -19, -29
HWB
199, 5%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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