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Cerulean

#256E91

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
256E91
RGB
37, 110, 145
HSL
199, 59%, 36%
HSB
199, 74%, 57%
CMYK
74, 24, 0, 43
LAB
43, -14, -26
LCH
43, 30, 242
OKLCH
0.51, 0.09, 233
XYZ
11, 14, 29
LUV
43, -26, -35
HWB
199, 15%, 43%
Pantone
316 C

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