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Teal

#00A8B0

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
00A8B0
RGB
0, 168, 176
HSL
183, 100%, 35%
HSB
183, 100%, 69%
CMYK
100, 5, 0, 31
LAB
62, -35, -15
LCH
62, 38, 203
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 201
XYZ
22, 31, 46
LUV
62, -47, -17
HWB
183, 0%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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