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
2E98BC
RGB
46, 152, 188
HSL
195, 61%, 46%
HSB
195, 76%, 74%
CMYK
76, 19, 0, 26
LAB
58, -21, -28
LCH
58, 35, 232
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 225
XYZ
21, 27, 52
LUV
58, -37, -39
HWB
195, 18%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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