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Cerulean

#3485AA

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
3485AA
RGB
52, 133, 170
HSL
199, 53%, 44%
HSB
199, 69%, 67%
CMYK
69, 22, 0, 33
LAB
52, -16, -27
LCH
52, 32, 240
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 232
XYZ
17, 20, 41
LUV
52, -30, -38
HWB
199, 20%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C

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