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
2EC6E5
RGB
46, 198, 229
HSL
190, 78%, 54%
HSB
190, 80%, 90%
CMYK
80, 14, 0, 10
LAB
73, -32, -27
LCH
73, 42, 220
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 216
XYZ
35, 47, 81
LUV
73, -51, -38
HWB
190, 18%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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