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Cerulean

#088BA9

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
088BA9
RGB
8, 139, 169
HSL
191, 91%, 35%
HSB
191, 95%, 66%
CMYK
95, 18, 0, 34
LAB
53, -24, -25
LCH
53, 35, 227
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 220
XYZ
16, 21, 41
LUV
53, -37, -34
HWB
191, 3%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C

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