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
08AAC2
RGB
8, 170, 194
HSL
188, 92%, 40%
HSB
188, 96%, 76%
CMYK
96, 12, 0, 24
LAB
63, -31, -23
LCH
63, 39, 217
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 212
XYZ
24, 33, 56
LUV
63, -46, -31
HWB
188, 3%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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