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Teal

#17606B

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

17606B

RGB

23, 96, 107

HSL

188, 65%, 25%

HSB

188, 79%, 42%

CMYK

79, 10, 0, 58

LAB

37, -19, -13

LCH

37, 23, 214

OKLCH

0.45, 0.07, 210

XYZ

7, 10, 15

LUV

37, -25, -15

HWB

188, 9%, 58%

Pantone

316 C

Harmonies

Analogous

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