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Cerulean

#047D9E

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
047D9E
RGB
4, 125, 158
HSL
193, 95%, 32%
HSB
193, 97%, 62%
CMYK
97, 21, 0, 38
LAB
48, -21, -26
LCH
48, 33, 232
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 225
XYZ
14, 17, 35
LUV
48, -33, -36
HWB
193, 2%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C

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