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Teal

#008C9E

A balanced, moderate teal — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
008C9E
RGB
0, 140, 158
HSL
187, 100%, 31%
HSB
187, 100%, 62%
CMYK
100, 11, 0, 38
LAB
53, -28, -19
LCH
53, 34, 215
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 211
XYZ
16, 21, 36
LUV
53, -39, -24
HWB
187, 0%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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