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Teal

#00A1AE

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
00A1AE
RGB
0, 161, 174
HSL
184, 100%, 34%
HSB
184, 100%, 68%
CMYK
100, 7, 0, 32
LAB
60, -33, -17
LCH
60, 37, 208
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 205
XYZ
20, 29, 44
LUV
60, -45, -21
HWB
184, 0%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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