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Teal

#388992

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
388992
RGB
56, 137, 146
HSL
186, 45%, 40%
HSB
186, 62%, 57%
CMYK
62, 6, 0, 43
LAB
52, -23, -13
LCH
52, 27, 208
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 205
XYZ
16, 21, 30
LUV
52, -32, -15
HWB
186, 22%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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