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
0E95C8
RGB
14, 149, 200
HSL
196, 87%, 42%
HSB
196, 93%, 78%
CMYK
93, 25, 0, 22
LAB
57, -19, -36
LCH
57, 41, 242
OKLCH
0.63, 0.13, 232
XYZ
21, 26, 58
LUV
57, -38, -53
HWB
196, 5%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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