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
2F4E6C
RGB
47, 78, 108
HSL
210, 39%, 30%
HSB
210, 56%, 42%
CMYK
56, 28, 0, 58
LAB
32, -5, -21
LCH
32, 22, 258
OKLCH
0.41, 0.06, 249
XYZ
7, 7, 15
LUV
32, -13, -27
HWB
210, 18%, 58%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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