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Cobalt

#004A9D

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
004A9D
RGB
0, 74, 157
HSL
212, 100%, 31%
HSB
212, 100%, 62%
CMYK
100, 53, 0, 38
LAB
32, 7, -52
LCH
32, 52, 278
OKLCH
0.42, 0.15, 257
XYZ
9, 7, 33
LUV
32, -17, -68
HWB
212, 0%, 38%
Pantone
541 C

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