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Cerulean

#3B779B

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
3B779B
RGB
59, 119, 155
HSL
203, 45%, 42%
HSB
203, 62%, 61%
CMYK
62, 23, 0, 39
LAB
47, -12, -26
LCH
47, 28, 246
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 237
XYZ
14, 16, 33
LUV
47, -24, -36
HWB
203, 23%, 39%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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