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Cerulean

#136277

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
136277
RGB
19, 98, 119
HSL
193, 72%, 27%
HSB
193, 84%, 47%
CMYK
84, 18, 0, 53
LAB
38, -18, -19
LCH
38, 26, 227
OKLCH
0.46, 0.08, 221
XYZ
8, 10, 19
LUV
38, -25, -23
HWB
193, 7%, 53%
Pantone
316 C

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