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Cerulean

#008BAE

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
008BAE
RGB
0, 139, 174
HSL
192, 100%, 34%
HSB
192, 100%, 68%
CMYK
100, 20, 0, 32
LAB
53, -23, -28
LCH
53, 36, 231
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 224
XYZ
17, 22, 43
LUV
53, -37, -39
HWB
192, 0%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C

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