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Cerulean

#496E89

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
496E89
RGB
73, 110, 137
HSL
205, 30%, 41%
HSB
205, 47%, 54%
CMYK
47, 20, 0, 46
LAB
44, -8, -19
LCH
44, 21, 248
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 241
XYZ
13, 14, 26
LUV
44, -17, -26
HWB
205, 29%, 46%
Pantone
316 C

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