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Cerulean

#308CA1

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
308CA1
RGB
48, 140, 161
HSL
191, 54%, 41%
HSB
191, 70%, 63%
CMYK
70, 13, 0, 37
LAB
54, -23, -20
LCH
54, 30, 221
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 216
XYZ
17, 22, 37
LUV
54, -34, -25
HWB
191, 19%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

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