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Cerulean

#196388

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
196388
RGB
25, 99, 136
HSL
200, 69%, 32%
HSB
200, 82%, 53%
CMYK
82, 27, 0, 47
LAB
39, -12, -27
LCH
39, 30, 246
OKLCH
0.47, 0.09, 236
XYZ
9, 11, 25
LUV
39, -24, -36
HWB
200, 10%, 47%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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