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
2E779E
RGB
46, 119, 158
HSL
201, 55%, 40%
HSB
201, 71%, 62%
CMYK
71, 25, 0, 38
LAB
47, -13, -28
LCH
47, 31, 245
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 236
XYZ
14, 16, 35
LUV
47, -27, -39
HWB
201, 18%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.