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
0E52AF
RGB
14, 82, 175
HSL
215, 85%, 37%
HSB
215, 92%, 69%
CMYK
92, 53, 0, 31
LAB
35, 10, -56
LCH
35, 57, 280
OKLCH
0.46, 0.16, 259
XYZ
11, 9, 42
LUV
35, -18, -77
HWB
215, 5%, 31%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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