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Cerulean

#1B6896

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
1B6896
RGB
27, 104, 150
HSL
202, 69%, 35%
HSB
202, 82%, 59%
CMYK
82, 31, 0, 41
LAB
41, -10, -32
LCH
41, 34, 252
OKLCH
0.49, 0.10, 241
XYZ
11, 12, 31
LUV
41, -25, -44
HWB
202, 11%, 41%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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