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Cerulean

#226388

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
226388
RGB
34, 99, 136
HSL
202, 60%, 33%
HSB
202, 75%, 53%
CMYK
75, 27, 0, 47
LAB
39, -11, -27
LCH
39, 29, 248
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 238
XYZ
10, 11, 25
LUV
39, -23, -36
HWB
202, 13%, 47%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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