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
08B7C8
RGB
8, 183, 200
HSL
185, 92%, 41%
HSB
185, 96%, 78%
CMYK
96, 8, 0, 22
LAB
68, -35, -20
LCH
68, 40, 210
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 207
XYZ
27, 38, 61
LUV
68, -50, -26
HWB
185, 3%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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