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Teal

#609EA9

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
609EA9
RGB
96, 158, 169
HSL
189, 30%, 52%
HSB
189, 43%, 66%
CMYK
43, 7, 0, 34
LAB
61, -19, -12
LCH
61, 22, 214
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 210
XYZ
24, 30, 42
LUV
61, -28, -15
HWB
189, 38%, 34%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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