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
7CA2CD
RGB
124, 162, 205
HSL
212, 45%, 65%
HSB
212, 40%, 80%
CMYK
40, 21, 0, 20
LAB
65, -5, -27
LCH
65, 27, 259
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 252
XYZ
32, 35, 63
LUV
65, -20, -40
HWB
212, 49%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.