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
2E7997
RGB
46, 121, 151
HSL
197, 53%, 39%
HSB
197, 70%, 59%
CMYK
70, 20, 0, 41
LAB
47, -16, -23
LCH
47, 29, 235
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 228
XYZ
14, 16, 32
LUV
47, -28, -32
HWB
197, 18%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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