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Teal

#238595

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
238595
RGB
35, 133, 149
HSL
188, 62%, 36%
HSB
188, 77%, 58%
CMYK
77, 11, 0, 42
LAB
51, -24, -17
LCH
51, 30, 215
OKLCH
0.57, 0.09, 211
XYZ
15, 19, 31
LUV
51, -34, -21
HWB
188, 14%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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