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Teal

#496A72

A balanced, muted 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
496A72
RGB
73, 106, 114
HSL
192, 22%, 37%
HSB
192, 36%, 45%
CMYK
36, 7, 0, 55
LAB
43, -11, -9
LCH
43, 14, 218
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 214
XYZ
11, 13, 18
LUV
43, -16, -10
HWB
192, 29%, 55%
Pantone
316 C

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