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
48A4AC
RGB
72, 164, 172
HSL
185, 41%, 48%
HSB
185, 58%, 67%
CMYK
58, 5, 0, 33
LAB
62, -27, -13
LCH
62, 30, 206
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 203
XYZ
23, 31, 44
LUV
62, -38, -15
HWB
185, 28%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.