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
53EAF2
RGB
83, 234, 242
HSL
183, 86%, 64%
HSB
183, 66%, 95%
CMYK
66, 3, 0, 5
LAB
85, -39, -16
LCH
85, 43, 203
OKLCH
0.86, 0.13, 200
XYZ
49, 67, 94
LUV
85, -57, -19
HWB
183, 33%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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