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
2F839B
RGB
47, 131, 155
HSL
193, 53%, 40%
HSB
193, 70%, 61%
CMYK
70, 15, 0, 39
LAB
51, -20, -21
LCH
51, 29, 226
OKLCH
0.57, 0.09, 220
XYZ
15, 19, 34
LUV
51, -31, -27
HWB
193, 18%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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