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
8AF2FD
RGB
138, 242, 253
HSL
186, 97%, 77%
HSB
186, 45%, 99%
CMYK
45, 4, 0, 1
LAB
90, -30, -15
LCH
90, 33, 207
OKLCH
0.90, 0.10, 204
XYZ
60, 76, 104
LUV
90, -46, -19
HWB
186, 54%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.