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
2F68AF
RGB
47, 104, 175
HSL
213, 58%, 44%
HSB
213, 73%, 69%
CMYK
73, 41, 0, 31
LAB
43, 0, -44
LCH
43, 44, 270
OKLCH
0.52, 0.13, 255
XYZ
14, 14, 42
LUV
43, -21, -64
HWB
213, 18%, 31%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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