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Cerulean

#00687B

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
00687B
RGB
0, 104, 123
HSL
189, 100%, 24%
HSB
189, 100%, 48%
CMYK
100, 15, 0, 52
LAB
40, -21, -18
LCH
40, 28, 221
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 216
XYZ
9, 11, 20
LUV
40, -29, -22
HWB
189, 0%, 52%
Pantone
316 C

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