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
2E739D
RGB
46, 115, 157
HSL
203, 55%, 40%
HSB
203, 71%, 62%
CMYK
71, 27, 0, 38
LAB
46, -11, -30
LCH
46, 32, 249
OKLCH
0.53, 0.10, 239
XYZ
13, 15, 34
LUV
46, -26, -41
HWB
203, 18%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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