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
2E5055
RGB
46, 80, 85
HSL
188, 30%, 26%
HSB
188, 46%, 33%
CMYK
46, 6, 0, 67
LAB
32, -12, -7
LCH
32, 14, 211
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 208
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
32, -15, -7
HWB
188, 18%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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