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
2F8D9D
RGB
47, 141, 157
HSL
189, 54%, 40%
HSB
189, 70%, 62%
CMYK
70, 10, 0, 38
LAB
54, -24, -17
LCH
54, 30, 215
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 211
XYZ
17, 22, 35
LUV
54, -35, -21
HWB
189, 18%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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