Back to all colors

Cerulean

#286E82

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
286E82
RGB
40, 110, 130
HSL
193, 53%, 33%
HSB
193, 69%, 51%
CMYK
69, 15, 0, 49
LAB
43, -17, -18
LCH
43, 25, 226
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 220
XYZ
10, 13, 23
LUV
43, -26, -23
HWB
193, 16%, 49%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.