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Cerulean

#317EA6

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
317EA6
RGB
49, 126, 166
HSL
201, 54%, 42%
HSB
201, 70%, 65%
CMYK
70, 24, 0, 35
LAB
49, -14, -29
LCH
49, 32, 244
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 235
XYZ
16, 18, 39
LUV
49, -29, -40
HWB
201, 19%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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