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
2F95D2
RGB
47, 149, 210
HSL
202, 64%, 50%
HSB
202, 78%, 82%
CMYK
78, 29, 0, 18
LAB
58, -14, -40
LCH
58, 43, 251
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 240
XYZ
24, 27, 65
LUV
58, -35, -60
HWB
202, 18%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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