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
2EA5B6
RGB
46, 165, 182
HSL
188, 60%, 45%
HSB
188, 75%, 71%
CMYK
75, 9, 0, 29
LAB
62, -29, -19
LCH
62, 35, 213
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 209
XYZ
23, 31, 49
LUV
62, -42, -24
HWB
188, 18%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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