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Cerulean

#256A90

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
256A90
RGB
37, 106, 144
HSL
201, 59%, 35%
HSB
201, 74%, 56%
CMYK
74, 26, 0, 44
LAB
42, -12, -28
LCH
42, 30, 247
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 237
XYZ
11, 13, 28
LUV
42, -24, -38
HWB
201, 15%, 44%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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