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Cerulean

#188BA2

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
188BA2
RGB
24, 139, 162
HSL
190, 74%, 36%
HSB
190, 85%, 64%
CMYK
85, 14, 0, 36
LAB
53, -25, -21
LCH
53, 33, 221
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 216
XYZ
16, 21, 37
LUV
53, -37, -28
HWB
190, 9%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C

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