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Cerulean

#1B6073

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
1B6073
RGB
27, 96, 115
HSL
193, 62%, 28%
HSB
193, 77%, 45%
CMYK
77, 17, 0, 55
LAB
37, -17, -17
LCH
37, 24, 226
OKLCH
0.46, 0.07, 220
XYZ
8, 10, 18
LUV
37, -24, -21
HWB
193, 11%, 55%
Pantone
316 C

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