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Cerulean

#206180

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
206180
RGB
32, 97, 128
HSL
199, 60%, 31%
HSB
199, 75%, 50%
CMYK
75, 24, 0, 50
LAB
38, -13, -24
LCH
38, 27, 242
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 233
XYZ
9, 10, 22
LUV
38, -23, -31
HWB
199, 13%, 50%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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