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
2E4E58
RGB
46, 78, 88
HSL
194, 31%, 26%
HSB
194, 48%, 35%
CMYK
48, 11, 0, 65
LAB
31, -10, -10
LCH
31, 14, 225
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 220
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
31, -14, -11
HWB
194, 18%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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