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Cerulean

#17657D

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
17657D
RGB
23, 101, 125
HSL
194, 69%, 29%
HSB
194, 82%, 49%
CMYK
82, 19, 0, 51
LAB
39, -17, -20
LCH
39, 27, 230
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 224
XYZ
9, 11, 21
LUV
39, -26, -26
HWB
194, 9%, 51%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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