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
08C1DB
RGB
8, 193, 219
HSL
187, 93%, 45%
HSB
187, 96%, 86%
CMYK
96, 12, 0, 14
LAB
71, -34, -25
LCH
71, 43, 216
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 212
XYZ
32, 43, 74
LUV
71, -52, -34
HWB
187, 3%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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