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
08C1FB
RGB
8, 193, 251
HSL
194, 97%, 51%
HSB
194, 97%, 98%
CMYK
97, 23, 0, 2
LAB
72, -26, -41
LCH
72, 48, 238
OKLCH
0.76, 0.15, 229
XYZ
37, 45, 98
LUV
72, -50, -61
HWB
194, 3%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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