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Cerulean

#06697E

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
06697E
RGB
6, 105, 126
HSL
191, 91%, 26%
HSB
191, 95%, 49%
CMYK
95, 17, 0, 51
LAB
40, -20, -19
LCH
40, 28, 224
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 218
XYZ
9, 12, 22
LUV
40, -29, -24
HWB
191, 2%, 51%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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