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Cerulean

#257694

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
257694
RGB
37, 118, 148
HSL
196, 60%, 36%
HSB
196, 75%, 58%
CMYK
75, 20, 0, 42
LAB
46, -17, -24
LCH
46, 29, 234
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 227
XYZ
13, 15, 30
LUV
46, -29, -32
HWB
196, 15%, 42%
Pantone
316 C

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