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
2F61AE
RGB
47, 97, 174
HSL
216, 57%, 43%
HSB
216, 73%, 68%
CMYK
73, 44, 0, 32
LAB
41, 4, -47
LCH
41, 47, 275
OKLCH
0.50, 0.13, 259
XYZ
13, 12, 42
LUV
41, -19, -67
HWB
216, 18%, 32%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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