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
08A9CE
RGB
8, 169, 206
HSL
191, 93%, 42%
HSB
191, 96%, 81%
CMYK
96, 18, 0, 19
LAB
64, -27, -30
LCH
64, 40, 227
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 221
XYZ
25, 33, 63
LUV
64, -45, -42
HWB
191, 3%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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