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
0E6EB5
RGB
14, 110, 181
HSL
206, 86%, 38%
HSB
206, 92%, 71%
CMYK
92, 39, 0, 29
LAB
44, -5, -46
LCH
44, 46, 264
OKLCH
0.53, 0.14, 248
XYZ
14, 15, 46
LUV
44, -26, -66
HWB
206, 5%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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