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
2E5256
RGB
46, 82, 86
HSL
186, 30%, 26%
HSB
186, 47%, 34%
CMYK
47, 5, 0, 66
LAB
32, -13, -7
LCH
32, 14, 208
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 205
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
32, -16, -7
HWB
186, 18%, 66%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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