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
2FA6AF
RGB
47, 166, 175
HSL
184, 58%, 44%
HSB
184, 73%, 69%
CMYK
73, 5, 0, 31
LAB
62, -31, -15
LCH
62, 34, 205
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 203
XYZ
23, 31, 45
LUV
62, -43, -17
HWB
184, 18%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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