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Teal

#609099

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

609099

RGB

96, 144, 153

HSL

189, 23%, 49%

HSB

189, 37%, 60%

CMYK

37, 6, 0, 40

LAB

57, -15, -10

LCH

57, 18, 214

OKLCH

0.62, 0.05, 211

XYZ

21, 25, 34

LUV

57, -23, -12

HWB

189, 38%, 40%

Pantone

7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

Split Complementary

Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

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