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
2E6EA5
RGB
46, 110, 165
HSL
208, 56%, 41%
HSB
208, 72%, 65%
CMYK
72, 33, 0, 35
LAB
44, -6, -36
LCH
44, 37, 260
OKLCH
0.52, 0.11, 248
XYZ
13, 14, 38
LUV
44, -23, -52
HWB
208, 18%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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