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Cerulean

#196185

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
196185
RGB
25, 97, 133
HSL
200, 68%, 31%
HSB
200, 81%, 52%
CMYK
81, 27, 0, 48
LAB
38, -12, -27
LCH
38, 29, 246
OKLCH
0.47, 0.09, 236
XYZ
9, 10, 24
LUV
38, -24, -35
HWB
200, 10%, 48%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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