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
0898C4
RGB
8, 152, 196
HSL
194, 92%, 40%
HSB
194, 96%, 77%
CMYK
96, 22, 0, 23
LAB
58, -22, -33
LCH
58, 40, 236
OKLCH
0.63, 0.12, 228
XYZ
21, 26, 56
LUV
58, -40, -47
HWB
194, 3%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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