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
0E69EF
RGB
14, 105, 239
HSL
216, 89%, 50%
HSB
216, 94%, 94%
CMYK
94, 56, 0, 6
LAB
46, 17, -75
LCH
46, 77, 283
OKLCH
0.56, 0.22, 260
XYZ
21, 16, 84
LUV
46, -22, -110
HWB
216, 5%, 6%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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