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
0E4E86
RGB
14, 78, 134
HSL
208, 81%, 29%
HSB
208, 90%, 53%
CMYK
90, 42, 0, 47
LAB
32, -2, -37
LCH
32, 38, 267
OKLCH
0.42, 0.11, 251
XYZ
7, 7, 24
LUV
32, -18, -49
HWB
208, 5%, 47%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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