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Cerulean

#188CB4

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
188CB4
RGB
24, 140, 180
HSL
195, 76%, 40%
HSB
195, 87%, 71%
CMYK
87, 22, 0, 29
LAB
54, -20, -30
LCH
54, 36, 236
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 228
XYZ
18, 22, 47
LUV
54, -36, -42
HWB
195, 9%, 29%
Pantone
7717 C

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