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
2E7DE4
RGB
46, 125, 228
HSL
214, 77%, 54%
HSB
214, 80%, 89%
CMYK
80, 45, 0, 11
LAB
52, 4, -60
LCH
52, 60, 274
OKLCH
0.60, 0.17, 257
XYZ
22, 21, 76
LUV
52, -26, -91
HWB
214, 18%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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