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
2E5D9F
RGB
46, 93, 159
HSL
215, 55%, 40%
HSB
215, 71%, 62%
CMYK
71, 42, 0, 38
LAB
39, 1, -41
LCH
39, 41, 272
OKLCH
0.48, 0.12, 257
XYZ
11, 11, 34
LUV
39, -18, -58
HWB
215, 18%, 38%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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