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Cerulean

#1E738F

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
1E738F
RGB
30, 115, 143
HSL
195, 65%, 34%
HSB
195, 79%, 56%
CMYK
79, 20, 0, 44
LAB
45, -18, -23
LCH
45, 29, 232
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 225
XYZ
12, 15, 28
LUV
45, -29, -30
HWB
195, 12%, 44%
Pantone
316 C

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