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Teal

#48909B

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

48909B

RGB

72, 144, 155

HSL

188, 37%, 45%

HSB

188, 54%, 61%

CMYK

54, 7, 0, 39

LAB

56, -21, -13

LCH

56, 25, 212

OKLCH

0.61, 0.07, 208

XYZ

19, 24, 35

LUV

56, -31, -16

HWB

188, 28%, 39%

Pantone

7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

Split Complementary

Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

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