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
0E8395
RGB
14, 131, 149
HSL
188, 83%, 32%
HSB
188, 91%, 58%
CMYK
91, 12, 0, 42
LAB
50, -25, -19
LCH
50, 31, 216
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 212
XYZ
14, 18, 31
LUV
50, -36, -23
HWB
188, 5%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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