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
2F7B86
RGB
47, 123, 134
HSL
188, 48%, 35%
HSB
188, 65%, 53%
CMYK
65, 8, 0, 47
LAB
47, -21, -13
LCH
47, 25, 212
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 208
XYZ
13, 16, 25
LUV
47, -30, -16
HWB
188, 18%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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