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
2EA5B0
RGB
46, 165, 176
HSL
185, 59%, 44%
HSB
185, 74%, 69%
CMYK
74, 6, 0, 31
LAB
62, -30, -16
LCH
62, 34, 207
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 204
XYZ
22, 31, 46
LUV
62, -43, -19
HWB
185, 18%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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