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
2E6980
RGB
46, 105, 128
HSL
197, 47%, 34%
HSB
197, 64%, 50%
CMYK
64, 18, 0, 50
LAB
41, -14, -19
LCH
41, 24, 233
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 227
XYZ
10, 12, 22
LUV
41, -23, -24
HWB
197, 18%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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