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
7CA4CA
RGB
124, 164, 202
HSL
209, 42%, 64%
HSB
209, 39%, 79%
CMYK
39, 19, 0, 21
LAB
65, -7, -24
LCH
65, 25, 254
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 248
XYZ
32, 35, 61
LUV
65, -20, -36
HWB
209, 49%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.