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
53DAE1
RGB
83, 218, 225
HSL
183, 70%, 60%
HSB
183, 63%, 88%
CMYK
63, 3, 0, 12
LAB
80, -36, -15
LCH
80, 39, 202
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 200
XYZ
42, 57, 80
LUV
80, -52, -17
HWB
183, 33%, 12%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.