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Cerulean

#0876B6

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
0876B6
RGB
8, 118, 182
HSL
202, 92%, 37%
HSB
202, 96%, 71%
CMYK
96, 35, 0, 29
LAB
47, -9, -42
LCH
47, 43, 257
OKLCH
0.54, 0.13, 244
XYZ
15, 16, 47
LUV
47, -29, -61
HWB
202, 3%, 29%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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