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
2F7176
RGB
47, 113, 118
HSL
184, 43%, 32%
HSB
184, 60%, 46%
CMYK
60, 4, 0, 54
LAB
44, -21, -9
LCH
44, 23, 205
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 202
XYZ
10, 14, 19
LUV
44, -26, -10
HWB
184, 18%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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