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
2E658B
RGB
46, 101, 139
HSL
205, 50%, 36%
HSB
205, 67%, 55%
CMYK
67, 27, 0, 45
LAB
40, -9, -27
LCH
40, 28, 251
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 242
XYZ
10, 12, 26
LUV
40, -21, -36
HWB
205, 18%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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