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Teal

#388F9B

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
388F9B
RGB
56, 143, 155
HSL
187, 47%, 41%
HSB
187, 64%, 61%
CMYK
64, 8, 0, 39
LAB
55, -24, -15
LCH
55, 28, 211
OKLCH
0.60, 0.08, 208
XYZ
17, 23, 34
LUV
55, -34, -18
HWB
187, 22%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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