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Cerulean

#2E87A5

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
2E87A5
RGB
46, 135, 165
HSL
195, 56%, 41%
HSB
195, 72%, 65%
CMYK
72, 18, 0, 35
LAB
52, -19, -24
LCH
52, 31, 231
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 225
XYZ
17, 21, 39
LUV
52, -32, -33
HWB
195, 18%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C

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