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
0895B8
RGB
8, 149, 184
HSL
192, 92%, 38%
HSB
192, 96%, 72%
CMYK
96, 19, 0, 28
LAB
57, -24, -28
LCH
57, 37, 229
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 222
XYZ
19, 25, 49
LUV
57, -40, -39
HWB
192, 3%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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