Back to all colors

Cerulean

#496D89

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

496D89

RGB

73, 109, 137

HSL

206, 30%, 41%

HSB

206, 47%, 54%

CMYK

47, 20, 0, 46

LAB

44, -7, -20

LCH

44, 21, 250

OKLCH

0.52, 0.06, 243

XYZ

13, 14, 26

LUV

44, -17, -27

HWB

206, 29%, 46%

Pantone

Cool Gray 11 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

Split Complementary

Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.