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
0F5EA8
RGB
15, 94, 168
HSL
209, 84%, 36%
HSB
209, 91%, 66%
CMYK
91, 44, 0, 34
LAB
39, 0, -47
LCH
39, 47, 270
OKLCH
0.48, 0.14, 253
XYZ
11, 11, 39
LUV
39, -22, -66
HWB
209, 6%, 34%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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