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Turquoise

#00AEB6

A balanced, moderate turquoise — 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
00AEB6
RGB
0, 174, 182
HSL
183, 100%, 36%
HSB
183, 100%, 71%
CMYK
100, 4, 0, 29
LAB
64, -36, -15
LCH
64, 39, 203
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 201
XYZ
24, 34, 49
LUV
64, -49, -17
HWB
183, 0%, 29%
Pantone
311 C

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