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
2E5A9E
RGB
46, 90, 158
HSL
216, 55%, 40%
HSB
216, 71%, 62%
CMYK
71, 43, 0, 38
LAB
38, 3, -42
LCH
38, 42, 274
OKLCH
0.47, 0.12, 259
XYZ
11, 10, 34
LUV
38, -17, -59
HWB
216, 18%, 38%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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