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Cerulean

#218199

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
218199
RGB
33, 129, 153
HSL
192, 65%, 36%
HSB
192, 78%, 60%
CMYK
78, 16, 0, 40
LAB
50, -22, -21
LCH
50, 30, 224
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 219
XYZ
14, 18, 33
LUV
50, -33, -28
HWB
192, 13%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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