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
2F565F
RGB
47, 86, 95
HSL
191, 34%, 28%
HSB
191, 51%, 37%
CMYK
51, 9, 0, 63
LAB
34, -12, -10
LCH
34, 16, 218
OKLCH
0.43, 0.05, 214
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
34, -17, -11
HWB
191, 18%, 63%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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