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
53D8DF
RGB
83, 216, 223
HSL
183, 69%, 60%
HSB
183, 63%, 87%
CMYK
63, 3, 0, 13
LAB
79, -36, -15
LCH
79, 39, 202
OKLCH
0.81, 0.11, 200
XYZ
41, 56, 78
LUV
79, -52, -17
HWB
183, 33%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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