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
2EA5B4
RGB
46, 165, 180
HSL
187, 59%, 44%
HSB
187, 74%, 71%
CMYK
74, 8, 0, 29
LAB
62, -30, -18
LCH
62, 34, 211
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 208
XYZ
23, 31, 48
LUV
62, -42, -22
HWB
187, 18%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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