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Cerulean

#166FA3

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
166FA3
RGB
22, 111, 163
HSL
202, 76%, 36%
HSB
202, 87%, 64%
CMYK
87, 32, 0, 36
LAB
44, -11, -36
LCH
44, 37, 253
OKLCH
0.52, 0.11, 241
XYZ
13, 14, 37
LUV
44, -27, -50
HWB
202, 9%, 36%
Pantone
316 C

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