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Teal

#517982

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
517982
RGB
81, 121, 130
HSL
191, 23%, 41%
HSB
191, 38%, 51%
CMYK
38, 7, 0, 49
LAB
48, -13, -10
LCH
48, 16, 217
OKLCH
0.55, 0.05, 213
XYZ
14, 17, 24
LUV
48, -19, -12
HWB
191, 32%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C

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