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
4FE2F1
RGB
79, 226, 241
HSL
186, 85%, 63%
HSB
186, 67%, 95%
CMYK
67, 6, 0, 5
LAB
83, -37, -19
LCH
83, 42, 208
OKLCH
0.84, 0.12, 205
XYZ
46, 62, 93
LUV
83, -55, -25
HWB
186, 31%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.