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Cerulean

#186A86

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
186A86
RGB
24, 106, 134
HSL
195, 70%, 31%
HSB
195, 82%, 53%
CMYK
82, 21, 0, 47
LAB
41, -17, -23
LCH
41, 28, 234
OKLCH
0.49, 0.09, 226
XYZ
10, 12, 24
LUV
41, -27, -30
HWB
195, 9%, 47%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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