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
2E85A2
RGB
46, 133, 162
HSL
195, 56%, 41%
HSB
195, 72%, 64%
CMYK
72, 18, 0, 36
LAB
51, -19, -23
LCH
51, 30, 231
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 224
XYZ
16, 20, 37
LUV
51, -32, -32
HWB
195, 18%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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