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Cerulean

#016076

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
016076
RGB
1, 96, 118
HSL
191, 98%, 23%
HSB
191, 99%, 46%
CMYK
99, 19, 0, 54
LAB
37, -18, -20
LCH
37, 27, 227
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 221
XYZ
7, 10, 19
LUV
37, -26, -24
HWB
191, 0%, 54%
Pantone
316 C

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