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
2E8CD4
RGB
46, 140, 212
HSL
206, 66%, 51%
HSB
206, 78%, 83%
CMYK
78, 34, 0, 17
LAB
55, -9, -46
LCH
55, 46, 259
OKLCH
0.62, 0.14, 246
XYZ
22, 24, 66
LUV
55, -32, -69
HWB
206, 18%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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