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
2F65B4
RGB
47, 101, 180
HSL
216, 59%, 45%
HSB
216, 74%, 71%
CMYK
74, 44, 0, 29
LAB
42, 3, -48
LCH
42, 48, 274
OKLCH
0.51, 0.14, 258
XYZ
14, 13, 45
LUV
42, -20, -69
HWB
216, 18%, 29%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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