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
08B7CC
RGB
8, 183, 204
HSL
186, 92%, 42%
HSB
186, 96%, 80%
CMYK
96, 10, 0, 20
LAB
68, -34, -22
LCH
68, 41, 213
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 209
XYZ
28, 38, 63
LUV
68, -50, -29
HWB
186, 3%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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