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Cerulean

#30889E

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
30889E
RGB
48, 136, 158
HSL
192, 53%, 40%
HSB
192, 70%, 62%
CMYK
70, 14, 0, 38
LAB
52, -21, -20
LCH
52, 29, 223
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 218
XYZ
16, 21, 35
LUV
52, -33, -26
HWB
192, 19%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

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