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Cerulean

#406379

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
406379
RGB
64, 99, 121
HSL
203, 31%, 36%
HSB
203, 47%, 47%
CMYK
47, 18, 0, 53
LAB
40, -8, -17
LCH
40, 19, 244
OKLCH
0.48, 0.05, 237
XYZ
10, 11, 20
LUV
40, -16, -22
HWB
203, 25%, 53%
Pantone
316 C

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