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Teal

#01616D

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
01616D
RGB
1, 97, 109
HSL
187, 98%, 22%
HSB
187, 99%, 43%
CMYK
99, 11, 0, 57
LAB
37, -22, -14
LCH
37, 26, 213
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 209
XYZ
7, 10, 16
LUV
37, -27, -16
HWB
187, 0%, 57%
Pantone
316 C

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