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
2F73AE
RGB
47, 115, 174
HSL
208, 57%, 43%
HSB
208, 73%, 68%
CMYK
73, 34, 0, 32
LAB
46, -6, -38
LCH
46, 39, 261
OKLCH
0.54, 0.11, 248
XYZ
15, 16, 42
LUV
46, -25, -55
HWB
208, 18%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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