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Cerulean

#166B82

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
166B82
RGB
22, 107, 130
HSL
193, 71%, 30%
HSB
193, 83%, 51%
CMYK
83, 18, 0, 49
LAB
41, -19, -20
LCH
41, 27, 227
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 221
XYZ
10, 12, 23
LUV
41, -28, -26
HWB
193, 9%, 49%
Pantone
316 C

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