Back to all colors

Cerulean

#196E83

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
196E83
RGB
25, 110, 131
HSL
192, 68%, 31%
HSB
192, 81%, 51%
CMYK
81, 16, 0, 49
LAB
42, -19, -19
LCH
42, 27, 224
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 219
XYZ
10, 13, 23
LUV
42, -28, -24
HWB
192, 10%, 49%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.