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Cerulean

#006FA0

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
006FA0
RGB
0, 111, 160
HSL
198, 100%, 31%
HSB
198, 100%, 63%
CMYK
100, 31, 0, 37
LAB
44, -13, -35
LCH
44, 37, 249
OKLCH
0.51, 0.11, 238
XYZ
12, 14, 35
LUV
44, -29, -48
HWB
198, 0%, 37%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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