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Cerulean

#045E77

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
045E77
RGB
4, 94, 119
HSL
193, 93%, 24%
HSB
193, 97%, 47%
CMYK
97, 21, 0, 53
LAB
36, -17, -21
LCH
36, 27, 232
OKLCH
0.45, 0.08, 224
XYZ
7, 9, 19
LUV
36, -25, -26
HWB
193, 2%, 53%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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