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Cerulean

#2E7296

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
2E7296
RGB
46, 114, 150
HSL
201, 53%, 38%
HSB
201, 69%, 59%
CMYK
69, 24, 0, 41
LAB
45, -13, -26
LCH
45, 29, 244
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 235
XYZ
13, 15, 31
LUV
45, -25, -36
HWB
201, 18%, 41%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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