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
2F69BE
RGB
47, 105, 190
HSL
216, 60%, 46%
HSB
216, 75%, 75%
CMYK
75, 45, 0, 25
LAB
44, 4, -51
LCH
44, 51, 275
OKLCH
0.53, 0.15, 258
XYZ
16, 14, 51
LUV
44, -21, -75
HWB
216, 18%, 25%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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