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
2E8093
RGB
46, 128, 147
HSL
191, 52%, 38%
HSB
191, 69%, 58%
CMYK
69, 13, 0, 42
LAB
49, -21, -18
LCH
49, 27, 221
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 216
XYZ
14, 18, 30
LUV
49, -31, -23
HWB
191, 18%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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