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
2F86C2
RGB
47, 134, 194
HSL
204, 61%, 47%
HSB
204, 76%, 76%
CMYK
76, 31, 0, 24
LAB
53, -11, -39
LCH
53, 41, 255
OKLCH
0.60, 0.12, 243
XYZ
19, 22, 54
LUV
53, -30, -58
HWB
204, 18%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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