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
70E4FA
RGB
112, 228, 250
HSL
190, 93%, 71%
HSB
190, 55%, 98%
CMYK
55, 9, 0, 2
LAB
84, -30, -21
LCH
84, 37, 216
OKLCH
0.86, 0.11, 212
XYZ
52, 66, 100
LUV
84, -48, -29
HWB
190, 44%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.