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Cerulean

#147487

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
147487
RGB
20, 116, 135
HSL
190, 74%, 30%
HSB
190, 85%, 53%
CMYK
85, 14, 0, 47
LAB
44, -22, -18
LCH
44, 29, 220
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 215
XYZ
11, 14, 25
LUV
44, -31, -23
HWB
190, 8%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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