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
2E526E
RGB
46, 82, 110
HSL
206, 41%, 31%
HSB
206, 58%, 43%
CMYK
58, 25, 0, 57
LAB
33, -7, -20
LCH
33, 21, 252
OKLCH
0.42, 0.06, 243
XYZ
7, 8, 16
LUV
33, -15, -26
HWB
206, 18%, 57%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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