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Teal

#11656D

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
11656D
RGB
17, 101, 109
HSL
185, 73%, 25%
HSB
185, 84%, 43%
CMYK
84, 7, 0, 57
LAB
39, -22, -12
LCH
39, 25, 208
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 205
XYZ
8, 11, 16
LUV
39, -27, -13
HWB
185, 7%, 57%
Pantone
316 C

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