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
2F78A4
RGB
47, 120, 164
HSL
203, 55%, 41%
HSB
203, 71%, 64%
CMYK
71, 27, 0, 36
LAB
47, -12, -31
LCH
47, 33, 249
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 239
XYZ
15, 17, 38
LUV
47, -27, -43
HWB
203, 18%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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