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
08BEFC
RGB
8, 190, 252
HSL
195, 98%, 51%
HSB
195, 97%, 99%
CMYK
97, 25, 0, 1
LAB
71, -24, -43
LCH
71, 49, 240
OKLCH
0.75, 0.15, 231
XYZ
36, 44, 99
LUV
71, -48, -65
HWB
195, 3%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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