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
2F4E59
RGB
47, 78, 89
HSL
196, 31%, 27%
HSB
196, 47%, 35%
CMYK
47, 12, 0, 65
LAB
31, -9, -10
LCH
31, 14, 228
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 223
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
31, -14, -12
HWB
196, 18%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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