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Cyan

#48EAF8

A light, moderate cyan — 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
48EAF8
RGB
72, 234, 248
HSL
185, 93%, 63%
HSB
185, 71%, 97%
CMYK
71, 6, 0, 3
LAB
85, -39, -20
LCH
85, 44, 206
OKLCH
0.86, 0.13, 204
XYZ
49, 67, 99
LUV
85, -58, -24
HWB
185, 28%, 3%
Pantone
311 C

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