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Cerulean

#16668A

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
16668A
RGB
22, 102, 138
HSL
199, 72%, 31%
HSB
199, 84%, 54%
CMYK
84, 26, 0, 46
LAB
40, -14, -27
LCH
40, 30, 243
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 234
XYZ
10, 12, 26
LUV
40, -25, -36
HWB
199, 9%, 46%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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