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
2F717C
RGB
47, 113, 124
HSL
189, 45%, 34%
HSB
189, 62%, 49%
CMYK
62, 9, 0, 51
LAB
44, -19, -13
LCH
44, 23, 214
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 210
XYZ
11, 14, 21
LUV
44, -26, -15
HWB
189, 18%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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