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
2F5672
RGB
47, 86, 114
HSL
205, 42%, 32%
HSB
205, 59%, 45%
CMYK
59, 25, 0, 55
LAB
35, -7, -21
LCH
35, 22, 250
OKLCH
0.44, 0.06, 242
XYZ
8, 8, 17
LUV
35, -16, -26
HWB
205, 18%, 55%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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