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Dark cerulean
What color is Dark cerulean?
Dark cerulean is a shade of blue that is similar to the color of a clear sky at dusk.
It is a deep and rich color that has a HEX code of #08457E and is composed of 94% cyan, 45% magenta, 0% yellow and 51% black.
It is also the name of a small butterfly that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family and is found in the Indomalayan realm.
Dark cerulean is a warm color that can evoke a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Example of the palette with the Dark cerulean color
![Palette with colors: Beau blue, Ube and Onyx Picture with primary colors of Beau blue, Ube, Onyx, Dark cerulean and Pale yellow](/images/dark-cerulean/futuristic-city-with-a-bridge.webp)
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What are the examples of Dark cerulean color in life?
It is similar to azure and a darker sky blue, and its name comes from the Latin word caeruleus, meaning "dark blue, blue, or blue-green".
Some examples of dark cerulean color in life are:
The flag of Somalia, which has a dark cerulean background with a white star in the center.
The logo of IBM, which consists of eight horizontal bars of dark cerulean.
The plumage of some birds, such as the cerulean warbler and the cerulean kingfisher.
The uniforms of some sports teams, such as the Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL.
The eyes of some people, especially those with blue-green irises.
Example of the palette with the Dark cerulean color
![Palette with colors: Dark cerulean, Moonstone blue and Tufts Blue Picture with primary colors of Dark cerulean, Moonstone blue, Tufts Blue, Gainsboro and Blizzard Blue](/images/dark-cerulean/mountain-with-a-lake.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Dark cerulean color
![Palette with colors: Dark cerulean, Urobilin and Seal brown Picture with primary colors of Dark cerulean, Urobilin, Seal brown, Slate gray and Cream](/images/dark-cerulean/man-in-a-blue-and-yellow-outfit-standing-of-dark-cerulean-color.webp)
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