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
2E83A9
RGB
46, 131, 169
HSL
199, 57%, 42%
HSB
199, 73%, 66%
CMYK
73, 22, 0, 34
LAB
51, -16, -28
LCH
51, 33, 240
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 232
XYZ
16, 20, 40
LUV
51, -31, -39
HWB
199, 18%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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