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Cerulean

#008FB7

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
008FB7
RGB
0, 143, 183
HSL
193, 100%, 36%
HSB
193, 100%, 72%
CMYK
100, 22, 0, 28
LAB
55, -22, -31
LCH
55, 38, 234
OKLCH
0.61, 0.12, 226
XYZ
18, 23, 48
LUV
55, -38, -43
HWB
193, 0%, 28%
Pantone
311 C

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