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Cerulean

#189EB8

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
189EB8
RGB
24, 158, 184
HSL
190, 77%, 41%
HSB
190, 87%, 72%
CMYK
87, 14, 0, 28
LAB
60, -28, -24
LCH
60, 36, 221
OKLCH
0.65, 0.11, 216
XYZ
21, 28, 50
LUV
60, -42, -32
HWB
190, 9%, 28%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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