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Teal

#517D83

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
517D83
RGB
81, 125, 131
HSL
187, 24%, 42%
HSB
187, 38%, 51%
CMYK
38, 5, 0, 49
LAB
49, -15, -8
LCH
49, 17, 210
OKLCH
0.56, 0.05, 207
XYZ
15, 18, 24
LUV
49, -21, -9
HWB
187, 32%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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