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
2F5469
RGB
47, 84, 105
HSL
202, 38%, 30%
HSB
202, 55%, 41%
CMYK
55, 20, 0, 59
LAB
34, -9, -17
LCH
34, 19, 242
OKLCH
0.43, 0.05, 235
XYZ
7, 8, 15
LUV
34, -16, -20
HWB
202, 18%, 59%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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