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
2F65BD
RGB
47, 101, 189
HSL
217, 60%, 46%
HSB
217, 75%, 74%
CMYK
75, 47, 0, 26
LAB
43, 6, -53
LCH
43, 53, 277
OKLCH
0.52, 0.15, 260
XYZ
15, 14, 50
LUV
43, -19, -76
HWB
217, 18%, 26%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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