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Cerulean

#116A7B

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
116A7B
RGB
17, 106, 123
HSL
190, 76%, 27%
HSB
190, 86%, 48%
CMYK
86, 14, 0, 52
LAB
41, -21, -17
LCH
41, 27, 219
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 215
XYZ
9, 12, 21
LUV
41, -28, -21
HWB
190, 7%, 52%
Pantone
316 C

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