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
2E5260
RGB
46, 82, 96
HSL
197, 35%, 28%
HSB
197, 52%, 38%
CMYK
52, 15, 0, 62
LAB
33, -10, -12
LCH
33, 16, 231
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 225
XYZ
6, 7, 12
LUV
33, -15, -15
HWB
197, 18%, 62%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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