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Cerulean

#015E7E

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
015E7E
RGB
1, 94, 126
HSL
195, 98%, 25%
HSB
195, 99%, 49%
CMYK
99, 25, 0, 51
LAB
37, -15, -25
LCH
37, 29, 239
OKLCH
0.45, 0.09, 230
XYZ
8, 10, 21
LUV
37, -25, -32
HWB
195, 0%, 51%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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