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Cobalt

#004AA5

A balanced, vivid 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
004AA5
RGB
0, 74, 165
HSL
213, 100%, 32%
HSB
213, 100%, 65%
CMYK
100, 55, 0, 35
LAB
32, 10, -56
LCH
32, 57, 281
OKLCH
0.43, 0.16, 258
XYZ
9, 8, 37
LUV
32, -16, -73
HWB
213, 0%, 35%
Pantone
541 C

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