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Cerulean

#168FAC

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
168FAC
RGB
22, 143, 172
HSL
192, 77%, 38%
HSB
192, 87%, 67%
CMYK
87, 17, 0, 33
LAB
54, -24, -25
LCH
54, 34, 226
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 220
XYZ
18, 23, 42
LUV
54, -38, -33
HWB
192, 9%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

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