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Cerulean

#0398B1

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
0398B1
RGB
3, 152, 177
HSL
189, 97%, 35%
HSB
189, 98%, 69%
CMYK
98, 14, 0, 31
LAB
57, -28, -23
LCH
57, 36, 220
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 215
XYZ
19, 26, 46
LUV
57, -42, -31
HWB
189, 1%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C

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