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
2E84AE
RGB
46, 132, 174
HSL
200, 58%, 43%
HSB
200, 74%, 68%
CMYK
74, 24, 0, 32
LAB
52, -15, -30
LCH
52, 34, 243
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 234
XYZ
17, 20, 43
LUV
52, -31, -43
HWB
200, 18%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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