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Cerulean

#0A809E

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
0A809E
RGB
10, 128, 158
HSL
192, 88%, 33%
HSB
192, 94%, 62%
CMYK
94, 19, 0, 38
LAB
49, -22, -25
LCH
49, 33, 229
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 222
XYZ
14, 18, 35
LUV
49, -34, -33
HWB
192, 4%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C

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