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Cerulean

#087285

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
087285
RGB
8, 114, 133
HSL
189, 89%, 28%
HSB
189, 94%, 52%
CMYK
94, 14, 0, 48
LAB
44, -22, -19
LCH
44, 29, 220
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 215
XYZ
10, 14, 24
LUV
44, -31, -23
HWB
189, 3%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

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