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
0E69CE
RGB
14, 105, 206
HSL
212, 87%, 43%
HSB
212, 93%, 81%
CMYK
93, 49, 0, 19
LAB
44, 6, -60
LCH
44, 61, 276
OKLCH
0.53, 0.17, 256
XYZ
16, 15, 60
LUV
44, -23, -87
HWB
212, 5%, 19%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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