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Cerulean

#28759E

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
28759E
RGB
40, 117, 158
HSL
201, 60%, 39%
HSB
201, 75%, 62%
CMYK
75, 26, 0, 38
LAB
46, -13, -29
LCH
46, 32, 246
OKLCH
0.53, 0.10, 236
XYZ
13, 16, 35
LUV
46, -27, -41
HWB
201, 16%, 38%
Pantone
316 C

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