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Teal

#096971

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
096971
RGB
9, 105, 113
HSL
185, 85%, 24%
HSB
185, 92%, 44%
CMYK
92, 7, 0, 56
LAB
40, -24, -12
LCH
40, 26, 207
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 204
XYZ
8, 11, 17
LUV
40, -29, -13
HWB
185, 4%, 56%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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