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
5BB0C2
RGB
91, 176, 194
HSL
190, 46%, 56%
HSB
190, 53%, 76%
CMYK
53, 9, 0, 24
LAB
67, -23, -18
LCH
67, 29, 217
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 213
XYZ
30, 37, 57
LUV
67, -36, -23
HWB
190, 36%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.