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
2EA6E5
RGB
46, 166, 229
HSL
201, 78%, 54%
HSB
201, 80%, 90%
CMYK
80, 28, 0, 10
LAB
64, -17, -42
LCH
64, 45, 248
OKLCH
0.69, 0.14, 237
XYZ
29, 34, 79
LUV
64, -39, -63
HWB
201, 18%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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