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
2F4058
RGB
47, 64, 88
HSL
215, 30%, 26%
HSB
215, 47%, 35%
CMYK
47, 27, 0, 65
LAB
26, -1, -17
LCH
26, 17, 265
OKLCH
0.37, 0.05, 257
XYZ
5, 5, 10
LUV
26, -8, -20
HWB
215, 18%, 65%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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