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Teal

#096977

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
096977
RGB
9, 105, 119
HSL
188, 86%, 25%
HSB
188, 92%, 47%
CMYK
92, 12, 0, 53
LAB
40, -22, -15
LCH
40, 27, 215
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 211
XYZ
8, 11, 19
LUV
40, -29, -18
HWB
188, 4%, 53%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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