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
2EA4F6
RGB
46, 164, 246
HSL
205, 92%, 57%
HSB
205, 81%, 96%
CMYK
81, 33, 0, 4
LAB
64, -11, -51
LCH
64, 52, 258
OKLCH
0.69, 0.16, 245
XYZ
31, 34, 92
LUV
64, -38, -79
HWB
205, 18%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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