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
2F7EAD
RGB
47, 126, 173
HSL
202, 57%, 43%
HSB
202, 73%, 68%
CMYK
73, 27, 0, 32
LAB
50, -13, -33
LCH
50, 35, 249
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 239
XYZ
16, 19, 42
LUV
50, -29, -46
HWB
202, 18%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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