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
2F9FAB
RGB
47, 159, 171
HSL
186, 57%, 43%
HSB
186, 73%, 67%
CMYK
73, 7, 0, 33
LAB
60, -29, -16
LCH
60, 33, 209
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 206
XYZ
21, 28, 43
LUV
60, -41, -19
HWB
186, 18%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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