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
08AFCA
RGB
8, 175, 202
HSL
188, 92%, 41%
HSB
188, 96%, 79%
CMYK
96, 13, 0, 21
LAB
65, -31, -25
LCH
65, 40, 219
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 214
XYZ
26, 35, 61
LUV
65, -47, -34
HWB
188, 3%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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