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Cerulean

#11637F

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
11637F
RGB
17, 99, 127
HSL
195, 76%, 28%
HSB
195, 87%, 50%
CMYK
87, 22, 0, 50
LAB
38, -16, -23
LCH
38, 28, 235
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 227
XYZ
9, 11, 22
LUV
38, -26, -29
HWB
195, 7%, 50%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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