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Cerulean

#516F86

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

516F86

RGB

81, 111, 134

HSL

206, 25%, 42%

HSB

206, 40%, 53%

CMYK

40, 17, 0, 47

LAB

45, -7, -16

LCH

45, 18, 248

OKLCH

0.53, 0.05, 242

XYZ

13, 15, 25

LUV

45, -15, -22

HWB

206, 32%, 47%

Pantone

Cool Gray 11 C

Harmonies

Analogous

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