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Cerulean

#12798D

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
12798D
RGB
18, 121, 141
HSL
190, 77%, 31%
HSB
190, 87%, 55%
CMYK
87, 14, 0, 45
LAB
46, -23, -19
LCH
46, 30, 220
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 215
XYZ
12, 16, 28
LUV
46, -32, -24
HWB
190, 7%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C

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