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Cerulean

#006696

A balanced, moderate cerulean — 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
006696
RGB
0, 102, 150
HSL
199, 100%, 29%
HSB
199, 100%, 59%
CMYK
100, 32, 0, 41
LAB
40, -11, -34
LCH
40, 36, 251
OKLCH
0.49, 0.11, 239
XYZ
10, 12, 31
LUV
40, -26, -46
HWB
199, 0%, 41%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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