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Cerulean

#166385

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
166385
RGB
22, 99, 133
HSL
198, 72%, 30%
HSB
198, 83%, 52%
CMYK
83, 26, 0, 48
LAB
39, -14, -26
LCH
39, 29, 242
OKLCH
0.47, 0.09, 233
XYZ
9, 11, 24
LUV
39, -25, -34
HWB
198, 9%, 48%
Pantone
316 C

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