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
2F9CDA
RGB
47, 156, 218
HSL
202, 70%, 52%
HSB
202, 78%, 85%
CMYK
78, 28, 0, 15
LAB
61, -15, -41
LCH
61, 44, 250
OKLCH
0.66, 0.13, 239
XYZ
26, 29, 71
LUV
61, -37, -62
HWB
202, 18%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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