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
83D2D7
RGB
131, 210, 215
HSL
184, 51%, 68%
HSB
184, 39%, 84%
CMYK
39, 2, 0, 16
LAB
79, -24, -11
LCH
79, 27, 203
OKLCH
0.81, 0.08, 201
XYZ
45, 56, 73
LUV
79, -36, -12
HWB
184, 51%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.