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
6DA9BA
RGB
109, 169, 186
HSL
193, 36%, 58%
HSB
193, 41%, 73%
CMYK
41, 9, 0, 27
LAB
66, -17, -15
LCH
66, 23, 222
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 218
XYZ
29, 35, 52
LUV
66, -28, -20
HWB
193, 43%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.