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
8EA7C6
RGB
142, 167, 198
HSL
213, 33%, 67%
HSB
213, 28%, 78%
CMYK
28, 16, 0, 22
LAB
67, -4, -19
LCH
67, 19, 259
OKLCH
0.72, 0.05, 254
XYZ
35, 37, 59
LUV
67, -14, -28
HWB
213, 56%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.