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
2E697A
RGB
46, 105, 122
HSL
193, 45%, 33%
HSB
193, 62%, 48%
CMYK
62, 14, 0, 52
LAB
41, -16, -16
LCH
41, 22, 225
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 220
XYZ
10, 12, 20
LUV
41, -23, -19
HWB
193, 18%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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