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Cerulean

#177BB0

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
177BB0
RGB
23, 123, 176
HSL
201, 77%, 39%
HSB
201, 87%, 69%
CMYK
87, 30, 0, 31
LAB
48, -13, -36
LCH
48, 39, 250
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 239
XYZ
15, 17, 44
LUV
48, -30, -52
HWB
201, 9%, 31%
Pantone
316 C

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