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Teal

#266B79

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
266B79
RGB
38, 107, 121
HSL
190, 52%, 31%
HSB
190, 69%, 47%
CMYK
69, 12, 0, 53
LAB
41, -19, -15
LCH
41, 24, 218
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 214
XYZ
10, 12, 20
LUV
41, -26, -17
HWB
190, 15%, 53%
Pantone
316 C

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