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
2FA4E0
RGB
47, 164, 224
HSL
200, 74%, 53%
HSB
200, 79%, 88%
CMYK
79, 27, 0, 12
LAB
63, -17, -40
LCH
63, 44, 247
OKLCH
0.68, 0.13, 237
XYZ
28, 33, 75
LUV
63, -39, -60
HWB
200, 18%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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