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Cerulean

#237CB1

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
237CB1
RGB
35, 124, 177
HSL
202, 67%, 42%
HSB
202, 80%, 69%
CMYK
80, 30, 0, 31
LAB
49, -12, -36
LCH
49, 38, 252
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 240
XYZ
16, 18, 44
LUV
49, -29, -52
HWB
202, 14%, 31%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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