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
2E4F70
RGB
46, 79, 112
HSL
210, 42%, 31%
HSB
210, 59%, 44%
CMYK
59, 29, 0, 56
LAB
32, -4, -23
LCH
32, 23, 260
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 250
XYZ
7, 7, 16
LUV
32, -14, -30
HWB
210, 18%, 56%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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