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
2F799B
RGB
47, 121, 155
HSL
199, 53%, 40%
HSB
199, 70%, 61%
CMYK
70, 22, 0, 39
LAB
47, -15, -26
LCH
47, 30, 240
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 232
XYZ
14, 17, 33
LUV
47, -28, -35
HWB
199, 18%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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