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
2E7299
RGB
46, 114, 153
HSL
202, 54%, 39%
HSB
202, 70%, 60%
CMYK
70, 25, 0, 40
LAB
45, -12, -28
LCH
45, 30, 247
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 237
XYZ
13, 15, 32
LUV
45, -25, -39
HWB
202, 18%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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