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
2E9CAA
RGB
46, 156, 170
HSL
187, 57%, 42%
HSB
187, 73%, 67%
CMYK
73, 8, 0, 33
LAB
59, -28, -17
LCH
59, 33, 211
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 208
XYZ
20, 27, 42
LUV
59, -40, -21
HWB
187, 18%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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