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
2E6986
RGB
46, 105, 134
HSL
200, 49%, 35%
HSB
200, 66%, 53%
CMYK
66, 22, 0, 47
LAB
42, -13, -22
LCH
42, 26, 240
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 233
XYZ
10, 12, 24
LUV
42, -23, -29
HWB
200, 18%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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