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
2F98F3
RGB
47, 152, 243
HSL
208, 89%, 57%
HSB
208, 81%, 95%
CMYK
81, 37, 0, 5
LAB
60, -6, -55
LCH
60, 55, 264
OKLCH
0.67, 0.16, 249
XYZ
29, 30, 89
LUV
60, -34, -85
HWB
208, 18%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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