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
08A4D0
RGB
8, 164, 208
HSL
193, 93%, 42%
HSB
193, 96%, 82%
CMYK
96, 21, 0, 18
LAB
62, -25, -33
LCH
62, 41, 233
OKLCH
0.67, 0.13, 226
XYZ
25, 31, 64
LUV
62, -43, -48
HWB
193, 3%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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