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Cerulean

#167289

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
167289
RGB
22, 114, 137
HSL
192, 72%, 31%
HSB
192, 84%, 54%
CMYK
84, 17, 0, 46
LAB
44, -20, -20
LCH
44, 29, 226
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 220
XYZ
11, 14, 26
LUV
44, -30, -26
HWB
192, 9%, 46%
Pantone
316 C

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