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Cobalt

#004A89

A balanced, moderate cobalt — 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
004A89
RGB
0, 74, 137
HSL
208, 100%, 27%
HSB
208, 100%, 54%
CMYK
100, 46, 0, 46
LAB
30, 0, -41
LCH
30, 41, 270
OKLCH
0.41, 0.12, 252
XYZ
7, 7, 25
LUV
30, -18, -54
HWB
208, 0%, 46%
Pantone
541 C

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