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Cerulean

#006BA3

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
006BA3
RGB
0, 107, 163
HSL
201, 100%, 32%
HSB
201, 100%, 64%
CMYK
100, 34, 0, 36
LAB
42, -10, -38
LCH
42, 39, 255
OKLCH
0.51, 0.12, 242
XYZ
12, 13, 37
LUV
42, -27, -53
HWB
201, 0%, 36%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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