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Cerulean

#1996AE

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
1996AE
RGB
25, 150, 174
HSL
190, 75%, 39%
HSB
190, 86%, 68%
CMYK
86, 14, 0, 32
LAB
57, -27, -22
LCH
57, 35, 220
OKLCH
0.62, 0.10, 215
XYZ
19, 25, 44
LUV
57, -40, -29
HWB
190, 10%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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