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
2F6DAE
RGB
47, 109, 174
HSL
211, 57%, 43%
HSB
211, 73%, 68%
CMYK
73, 37, 0, 32
LAB
44, -3, -41
LCH
44, 41, 266
OKLCH
0.53, 0.12, 252
XYZ
14, 15, 42
LUV
44, -23, -60
HWB
211, 18%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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