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
2E5288
RGB
46, 82, 136
HSL
216, 49%, 36%
HSB
216, 66%, 53%
CMYK
66, 40, 0, 47
LAB
34, 1, -35
LCH
34, 35, 272
OKLCH
0.44, 0.10, 258
XYZ
9, 8, 24
LUV
34, -15, -47
HWB
216, 18%, 47%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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