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Cerulean

#008DA5

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
008DA5
RGB
0, 141, 165
HSL
189, 100%, 32%
HSB
189, 100%, 65%
CMYK
100, 15, 0, 35
LAB
53, -26, -22
LCH
53, 34, 220
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 215
XYZ
16, 22, 39
LUV
53, -39, -29
HWB
189, 0%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C

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