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
0898AF
RGB
8, 152, 175
HSL
188, 91%, 36%
HSB
188, 95%, 69%
CMYK
95, 13, 0, 31
LAB
57, -28, -22
LCH
57, 36, 218
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 214
XYZ
19, 26, 44
LUV
57, -41, -29
HWB
188, 3%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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