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
2F4255
RGB
47, 66, 85
HSL
210, 29%, 26%
HSB
210, 45%, 33%
CMYK
45, 22, 0, 67
LAB
27, -3, -14
LCH
27, 14, 256
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 249
XYZ
5, 5, 9
LUV
27, -9, -16
HWB
210, 18%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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