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Cerulean

#496B78

A balanced, muted 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
496B78
RGB
73, 107, 120
HSL
197, 24%, 38%
HSB
197, 39%, 47%
CMYK
39, 11, 0, 53
LAB
43, -10, -11
LCH
43, 15, 229
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 224
XYZ
11, 13, 20
LUV
43, -16, -14
HWB
197, 29%, 53%
Pantone
316 C

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