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Cerulean

#487A98

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
487A98
RGB
72, 122, 152
HSL
203, 36%, 44%
HSB
203, 53%, 60%
CMYK
53, 20, 0, 40
LAB
49, -11, -22
LCH
49, 24, 244
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 236
XYZ
15, 18, 32
LUV
49, -22, -30
HWB
203, 28%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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