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
2E95E1
RGB
46, 149, 225
HSL
205, 75%, 53%
HSB
205, 80%, 88%
CMYK
80, 34, 0, 12
LAB
59, -10, -48
LCH
59, 49, 259
OKLCH
0.65, 0.15, 246
XYZ
25, 28, 75
LUV
59, -34, -73
HWB
205, 18%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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