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Cerulean

#0087AE

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
0087AE
RGB
0, 135, 174
HSL
193, 100%, 34%
HSB
193, 100%, 68%
CMYK
100, 22, 0, 32
LAB
52, -21, -30
LCH
52, 36, 235
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 227
XYZ
16, 20, 43
LUV
52, -36, -42
HWB
193, 0%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C

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