Back to all colors

Cerulean

#357699

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
357699
RGB
53, 118, 153
HSL
201, 49%, 40%
HSB
201, 65%, 60%
CMYK
65, 23, 0, 40
LAB
47, -13, -26
LCH
47, 29, 243
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 235
XYZ
14, 16, 32
LUV
47, -25, -35
HWB
201, 21%, 40%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.