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Teal

#428893

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
428893
RGB
66, 136, 147
HSL
188, 38%, 42%
HSB
188, 55%, 58%
CMYK
55, 7, 0, 42
LAB
53, -21, -13
LCH
53, 24, 212
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 209
XYZ
16, 21, 31
LUV
53, -29, -16
HWB
188, 26%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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