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
0F5BB5
RGB
15, 91, 181
HSL
213, 85%, 38%
HSB
213, 92%, 71%
CMYK
92, 50, 0, 29
LAB
39, 6, -55
LCH
39, 55, 276
OKLCH
0.48, 0.16, 257
XYZ
12, 11, 45
LUV
39, -20, -77
HWB
213, 6%, 29%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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