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Teal

#288A96

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
288A96
RGB
40, 138, 150
HSL
187, 58%, 37%
HSB
187, 73%, 59%
CMYK
73, 8, 0, 41
LAB
52, -26, -15
LCH
52, 30, 210
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 207
XYZ
15, 21, 32
LUV
52, -35, -18
HWB
187, 16%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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