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
6DA3E2
RGB
109, 163, 226
HSL
212, 67%, 66%
HSB
212, 52%, 89%
CMYK
52, 28, 0, 11
LAB
65, -5, -38
LCH
65, 38, 263
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 253
XYZ
33, 35, 77
LUV
65, -25, -59
HWB
212, 43%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.