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
3DA8B8
RGB
61, 168, 184
HSL
188, 50%, 48%
HSB
188, 67%, 72%
CMYK
67, 9, 0, 28
LAB
63, -28, -18
LCH
63, 33, 213
OKLCH
0.68, 0.10, 209
XYZ
25, 32, 50
LUV
63, -41, -23
HWB
188, 24%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.