Back to all colors

Teal

#498792

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
498792
RGB
73, 135, 146
HSL
189, 33%, 43%
HSB
189, 50%, 57%
CMYK
50, 8, 0, 43
LAB
53, -19, -12
LCH
53, 22, 214
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 210
XYZ
17, 21, 30
LUV
53, -27, -15
HWB
189, 29%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.