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Teal

#117889

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
117889
RGB
17, 120, 137
HSL
189, 78%, 30%
HSB
189, 88%, 54%
CMYK
88, 12, 0, 46
LAB
46, -23, -18
LCH
46, 29, 217
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 213
XYZ
11, 15, 26
LUV
46, -32, -22
HWB
189, 7%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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