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Cerulean

#229AB2

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
229AB2
RGB
34, 154, 178
HSL
190, 68%, 42%
HSB
190, 81%, 70%
CMYK
81, 13, 0, 30
LAB
58, -26, -22
LCH
58, 35, 220
OKLCH
0.63, 0.10, 215
XYZ
20, 27, 46
LUV
58, -40, -29
HWB
190, 13%, 30%
Pantone
311 C

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