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Cerulean

#448190

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
448190
RGB
68, 129, 144
HSL
192, 36%, 42%
HSB
192, 53%, 56%
CMYK
53, 10, 0, 44
LAB
50, -17, -15
LCH
50, 23, 220
OKLCH
0.57, 0.07, 216
XYZ
15, 19, 29
LUV
50, -26, -18
HWB
192, 27%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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