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
08AEC5
RGB
8, 174, 197
HSL
187, 92%, 40%
HSB
187, 96%, 77%
CMYK
96, 12, 0, 23
LAB
65, -32, -23
LCH
65, 39, 216
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 211
XYZ
25, 34, 58
LUV
65, -47, -30
HWB
187, 3%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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