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Cerulean

#016893

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
016893
RGB
1, 104, 147
HSL
198, 99%, 29%
HSB
198, 99%, 58%
CMYK
99, 29, 0, 42
LAB
41, -13, -31
LCH
41, 34, 247
OKLCH
0.49, 0.10, 236
XYZ
10, 12, 29
LUV
41, -27, -42
HWB
198, 0%, 42%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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