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Cerulean

#0086BD

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
0086BD
RGB
0, 134, 189
HSL
197, 100%, 37%
HSB
197, 100%, 74%
CMYK
100, 29, 0, 26
LAB
52, -16, -38
LCH
52, 41, 247
OKLCH
0.59, 0.13, 236
XYZ
18, 21, 51
LUV
52, -34, -55
HWB
197, 0%, 26%
Pantone
311 C

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