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Teal

#2C989E

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
2C989E
RGB
44, 152, 158
HSL
183, 56%, 40%
HSB
183, 72%, 62%
CMYK
72, 4, 0, 38
LAB
57, -29, -12
LCH
57, 32, 203
OKLCH
0.62, 0.09, 201
XYZ
18, 25, 36
LUV
57, -39, -14
HWB
183, 17%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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