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
2E5259
RGB
46, 82, 89
HSL
190, 32%, 26%
HSB
190, 48%, 35%
CMYK
48, 8, 0, 65
LAB
32, -12, -8
LCH
32, 15, 215
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 211
XYZ
6, 7, 11
LUV
32, -15, -9
HWB
190, 18%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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