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
08C3CB
RGB
8, 195, 203
HSL
182, 92%, 41%
HSB
182, 96%, 80%
CMYK
96, 4, 0, 20
LAB
71, -39, -16
LCH
71, 42, 202
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 200
XYZ
30, 43, 63
LUV
71, -54, -19
HWB
182, 3%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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