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
2F7C9C
RGB
47, 124, 156
HSL
198, 54%, 40%
HSB
198, 70%, 61%
CMYK
70, 21, 0, 39
LAB
48, -16, -25
LCH
48, 30, 237
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 229
XYZ
14, 17, 34
LUV
48, -29, -34
HWB
198, 18%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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