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
0F2E4F
RGB
15, 46, 79
HSL
211, 68%, 18%
HSB
211, 81%, 31%
CMYK
81, 42, 0, 69
LAB
18, -1, -24
LCH
18, 24, 267
OKLCH
0.30, 0.07, 253
XYZ
3, 3, 8
LUV
18, -9, -25
HWB
211, 6%, 69%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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