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
2FA1CD
RGB
47, 161, 205
HSL
197, 63%, 49%
HSB
197, 77%, 80%
CMYK
77, 21, 0, 20
LAB
62, -21, -32
LCH
62, 38, 237
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 229
XYZ
25, 30, 62
LUV
62, -39, -47
HWB
197, 18%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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