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
2E91B2
RGB
46, 145, 178
HSL
195, 59%, 44%
HSB
195, 74%, 70%
CMYK
74, 19, 0, 30
LAB
56, -21, -26
LCH
56, 33, 231
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 225
XYZ
19, 24, 46
LUV
56, -35, -36
HWB
195, 18%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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