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
759CC4
RGB
117, 156, 196
HSL
210, 40%, 61%
HSB
210, 40%, 77%
CMYK
40, 20, 0, 23
LAB
63, -6, -25
LCH
63, 26, 257
OKLCH
0.68, 0.07, 250
XYZ
29, 32, 57
LUV
63, -20, -38
HWB
210, 46%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.