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
2F889B
RGB
47, 136, 155
HSL
191, 53%, 40%
HSB
191, 70%, 61%
CMYK
70, 12, 0, 39
LAB
52, -22, -18
LCH
52, 29, 219
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 215
XYZ
16, 21, 34
LUV
52, -33, -23
HWB
191, 18%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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