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Cerulean

#2B79AB

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
2B79AB
RGB
43, 121, 171
HSL
203, 60%, 42%
HSB
203, 75%, 67%
CMYK
75, 29, 0, 33
LAB
48, -11, -34
LCH
48, 36, 252
OKLCH
0.55, 0.11, 241
XYZ
15, 17, 41
LUV
48, -28, -49
HWB
203, 17%, 33%
Pantone
316 C

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