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Cerulean

#296A84

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
296A84
RGB
41, 106, 132
HSL
197, 53%, 34%
HSB
197, 69%, 52%
CMYK
69, 20, 0, 48
LAB
42, -15, -21
LCH
42, 26, 235
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 228
XYZ
10, 12, 24
LUV
42, -24, -27
HWB
197, 16%, 48%
Pantone
316 C

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