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
2F505E
RGB
47, 80, 94
HSL
198, 33%, 28%
HSB
198, 50%, 37%
CMYK
50, 15, 0, 63
LAB
32, -9, -12
LCH
32, 15, 233
OKLCH
0.41, 0.05, 227
XYZ
6, 7, 12
LUV
32, -14, -14
HWB
198, 18%, 63%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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