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
2FA6CC
RGB
47, 166, 204
HSL
195, 63%, 49%
HSB
195, 77%, 80%
CMYK
77, 19, 0, 20
LAB
63, -24, -29
LCH
63, 38, 231
OKLCH
0.68, 0.11, 224
XYZ
26, 32, 62
LUV
63, -41, -42
HWB
195, 18%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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