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
2E68A9
RGB
46, 104, 169
HSL
212, 57%, 42%
HSB
212, 73%, 66%
CMYK
73, 38, 0, 34
LAB
43, -2, -41
LCH
43, 41, 267
OKLCH
0.51, 0.12, 253
XYZ
13, 13, 39
LUV
43, -21, -59
HWB
212, 18%, 34%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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