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Cerulean

#008CA8

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
008CA8
RGB
0, 140, 168
HSL
190, 100%, 33%
HSB
190, 100%, 66%
CMYK
100, 17, 0, 34
LAB
53, -25, -24
LCH
53, 35, 224
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 219
XYZ
16, 22, 40
LUV
53, -38, -33
HWB
190, 0%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C

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