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Cerulean

#187BB3

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
187BB3
RGB
24, 123, 179
HSL
202, 76%, 40%
HSB
202, 87%, 70%
CMYK
87, 31, 0, 30
LAB
48, -12, -38
LCH
48, 40, 252
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 241
XYZ
16, 18, 45
LUV
48, -30, -55
HWB
202, 9%, 30%
Pantone
316 C

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