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
08B2D5
RGB
8, 178, 213
HSL
190, 93%, 43%
HSB
190, 96%, 84%
CMYK
96, 16, 0, 16
LAB
67, -30, -29
LCH
67, 41, 225
OKLCH
0.71, 0.13, 219
XYZ
28, 37, 69
LUV
67, -47, -41
HWB
190, 3%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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