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
4591B1
RGB
69, 145, 177
HSL
198, 44%, 48%
HSB
198, 61%, 69%
CMYK
61, 18, 0, 31
LAB
56, -17, -24
LCH
56, 30, 235
OKLCH
0.62, 0.09, 228
XYZ
21, 25, 45
LUV
56, -31, -34
HWB
198, 27%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.