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Cerulean

#477797

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
477797
RGB
71, 119, 151
HSL
204, 36%, 44%
HSB
204, 53%, 59%
CMYK
53, 21, 0, 41
LAB
48, -10, -23
LCH
48, 25, 247
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 239
XYZ
15, 17, 32
LUV
48, -21, -31
HWB
204, 28%, 41%
Pantone
316 C

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