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Cerulean

#2191AC

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
2191AC
RGB
33, 145, 172
HSL
192, 68%, 40%
HSB
192, 81%, 67%
CMYK
81, 16, 0, 33
LAB
55, -24, -23
LCH
55, 34, 224
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 219
XYZ
18, 24, 43
LUV
55, -37, -31
HWB
192, 13%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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