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Cerulean

#497191

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
497191
RGB
73, 113, 145
HSL
207, 33%, 43%
HSB
207, 50%, 57%
CMYK
50, 22, 0, 43
LAB
46, -7, -22
LCH
46, 23, 251
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 244
XYZ
14, 15, 29
LUV
46, -18, -31
HWB
207, 29%, 43%
Pantone
316 C

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