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
2F8287
RGB
47, 130, 135
HSL
183, 48%, 36%
HSB
183, 65%, 53%
CMYK
65, 4, 0, 47
LAB
50, -24, -11
LCH
50, 27, 203
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 201
XYZ
14, 18, 26
LUV
50, -32, -11
HWB
183, 18%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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