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
2EAAD0
RGB
46, 170, 208
HSL
194, 64%, 50%
HSB
194, 78%, 82%
CMYK
78, 18, 0, 18
LAB
64, -25, -30
LCH
64, 38, 230
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 224
XYZ
27, 34, 65
LUV
64, -42, -42
HWB
194, 18%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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