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Cerulean

#266181

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
266181
RGB
38, 97, 129
HSL
201, 54%, 33%
HSB
201, 71%, 51%
CMYK
71, 25, 0, 49
LAB
38, -11, -24
LCH
38, 26, 245
OKLCH
0.47, 0.08, 236
XYZ
9, 11, 22
LUV
38, -22, -32
HWB
201, 15%, 49%
Pantone
316 C

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