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Cerulean

#177390

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
177390
RGB
23, 115, 144
HSL
194, 72%, 33%
HSB
194, 84%, 56%
CMYK
84, 20, 0, 44
LAB
44, -18, -24
LCH
44, 30, 232
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 225
XYZ
12, 14, 29
LUV
44, -30, -31
HWB
194, 9%, 44%
Pantone
316 C

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