Laguna
#36a5c9
Bright lagoon cyan for crisp data overlays
About Laguna
Laguna reads like teal-blue water under shade, where the brightness is softened but the color stays intentional. Compared with Pacific Blue, it's not as cyan-sharp. You get a rounder, slightly greener undertone that feels more settled than Gummy Dolphins's warmer lean. And while Mystic Blue has that anchored, cooler depth, Laguna sits in between, with less weight and a cleaner, lighter presence on the canvas.
I use Laguna for dashboards and fintech platforms when the interface needs an accent that looks current without getting too electric. It works for active buttons, selected states, chart highlights, and link emphasis on light UIs where you still want hierarchy to feel smooth. It's also a solid choice for health and operations screens where the teal-green tilt helps data feel approachable, not overly clinical.
On very warm displays, it can push a touch toward aqua. Pair it with neutral grays that aren't too creamy, and you'll keep the tone controlled.
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On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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