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Teal

#256E7D

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
256E7D
RGB
37, 110, 125
HSL
190, 54%, 32%
HSB
190, 70%, 49%
CMYK
70, 12, 0, 51
LAB
43, -19, -15
LCH
43, 25, 218
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 214
XYZ
10, 13, 21
LUV
43, -27, -18
HWB
190, 15%, 51%
Pantone
316 C

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