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
2E6581
RGB
46, 101, 129
HSL
200, 47%, 34%
HSB
200, 64%, 51%
CMYK
64, 22, 0, 49
LAB
40, -12, -21
LCH
40, 25, 241
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 233
XYZ
10, 11, 22
LUV
40, -22, -28
HWB
200, 18%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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