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
0E659D
RGB
14, 101, 157
HSL
203, 84%, 34%
HSB
203, 91%, 62%
CMYK
91, 36, 0, 38
LAB
40, -8, -38
LCH
40, 39, 258
OKLCH
0.49, 0.12, 245
XYZ
11, 12, 34
LUV
40, -25, -53
HWB
203, 5%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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