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
4DC2D8
RGB
77, 194, 216
HSL
189, 64%, 57%
HSB
189, 64%, 85%
CMYK
64, 10, 0, 15
LAB
73, -29, -21
LCH
73, 36, 216
OKLCH
0.76, 0.11, 212
XYZ
35, 45, 72
LUV
73, -45, -29
HWB
189, 30%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.