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Cerulean

#306C85

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
306C85
RGB
48, 108, 133
HSL
198, 47%, 35%
HSB
198, 64%, 52%
CMYK
64, 19, 0, 48
LAB
43, -14, -20
LCH
43, 24, 235
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 228
XYZ
11, 13, 24
LUV
43, -24, -26
HWB
198, 19%, 48%
Pantone
316 C

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