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
2F6B86
RGB
47, 107, 134
HSL
199, 48%, 35%
HSB
199, 65%, 53%
CMYK
65, 20, 0, 47
LAB
42, -13, -21
LCH
42, 25, 238
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 230
XYZ
11, 13, 24
LUV
42, -23, -28
HWB
199, 18%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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