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Cerulean

#047BA9

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
047BA9
RGB
4, 123, 169
HSL
197, 95%, 34%
HSB
197, 98%, 66%
CMYK
98, 27, 0, 34
LAB
48, -16, -33
LCH
48, 37, 244
OKLCH
0.55, 0.11, 234
XYZ
14, 17, 40
LUV
48, -32, -47
HWB
197, 2%, 34%
Pantone
316 C

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