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Cerulean

#4E738E

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
4E738E
RGB
78, 115, 142
HSL
205, 29%, 43%
HSB
205, 45%, 56%
CMYK
45, 19, 0, 44
LAB
46, -8, -19
LCH
46, 21, 248
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 241
XYZ
14, 16, 28
LUV
46, -18, -26
HWB
205, 31%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C

Harmonies

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