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
2F7290
RGB
47, 114, 144
HSL
199, 51%, 37%
HSB
199, 67%, 56%
CMYK
67, 21, 0, 44
LAB
45, -14, -23
LCH
45, 27, 238
OKLCH
0.52, 0.08, 231
XYZ
12, 15, 29
LUV
45, -26, -31
HWB
199, 18%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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