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
2F7486
RGB
47, 116, 134
HSL
192, 48%, 35%
HSB
192, 65%, 53%
CMYK
65, 13, 0, 47
LAB
45, -18, -17
LCH
45, 25, 223
OKLCH
0.52, 0.07, 218
XYZ
12, 15, 25
LUV
45, -27, -21
HWB
192, 18%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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