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Cerulean

#177993

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
177993
RGB
23, 121, 147
HSL
193, 73%, 33%
HSB
193, 84%, 58%
CMYK
84, 18, 0, 42
LAB
47, -21, -22
LCH
47, 30, 227
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 221
XYZ
12, 16, 30
LUV
47, -32, -29
HWB
193, 9%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C

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