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Teal

#116170

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
116170
RGB
17, 97, 112
HSL
189, 74%, 25%
HSB
189, 85%, 44%
CMYK
85, 13, 0, 56
LAB
37, -19, -15
LCH
37, 25, 219
OKLCH
0.45, 0.07, 214
XYZ
7, 10, 17
LUV
37, -26, -18
HWB
189, 7%, 56%
Pantone
316 C

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