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
2EA9DA
RGB
46, 169, 218
HSL
197, 70%, 52%
HSB
197, 79%, 85%
CMYK
79, 22, 0, 15
LAB
64, -21, -35
LCH
64, 41, 238
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 230
XYZ
28, 34, 71
LUV
64, -41, -51
HWB
197, 18%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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