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
08AFD0
RGB
8, 175, 208
HSL
190, 93%, 42%
HSB
190, 96%, 82%
CMYK
96, 16, 0, 18
LAB
65, -30, -28
LCH
65, 41, 223
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 218
XYZ
27, 35, 65
LUV
65, -47, -39
HWB
190, 3%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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