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
08EAF4
RGB
8, 234, 244
HSL
183, 94%, 49%
HSB
183, 97%, 96%
CMYK
97, 4, 0, 4
LAB
84, -45, -19
LCH
84, 49, 203
OKLCH
0.85, 0.14, 200
XYZ
46, 65, 96
LUV
84, -64, -22
HWB
183, 3%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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