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Cerulean

#009BBE

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
009BBE
RGB
0, 155, 190
HSL
191, 100%, 37%
HSB
191, 100%, 75%
CMYK
100, 18, 0, 25
LAB
59, -26, -28
LCH
59, 38, 228
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 221
XYZ
21, 27, 53
LUV
59, -42, -40
HWB
191, 0%, 25%
Pantone
311 C

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