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
2E557A
RGB
46, 85, 122
HSL
209, 45%, 33%
HSB
209, 62%, 48%
CMYK
62, 30, 0, 52
LAB
35, -5, -26
LCH
35, 26, 259
OKLCH
0.44, 0.08, 249
XYZ
8, 8, 20
LUV
35, -16, -34
HWB
209, 18%, 52%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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