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
89C8D5
RGB
137, 200, 213
HSL
190, 48%, 69%
HSB
190, 36%, 84%
CMYK
36, 6, 0, 16
LAB
77, -18, -13
LCH
77, 23, 216
OKLCH
0.79, 0.07, 212
XYZ
43, 51, 71
LUV
77, -30, -17
HWB
190, 54%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.