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
2EC6F5
RGB
46, 198, 245
HSL
194, 91%, 57%
HSB
194, 81%, 96%
CMYK
81, 19, 0, 4
LAB
74, -28, -35
LCH
74, 45, 232
OKLCH
0.77, 0.14, 225
XYZ
38, 48, 94
LUV
74, -49, -51
HWB
194, 18%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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