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Cobalt

#004F8C

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
004F8C
RGB
0, 79, 140
HSL
206, 100%, 27%
HSB
206, 100%, 55%
CMYK
100, 44, 0, 45
LAB
32, -2, -40
LCH
32, 40, 268
OKLCH
0.42, 0.12, 250
XYZ
8, 7, 26
LUV
32, -19, -53
HWB
206, 0%, 45%
Pantone
541 C

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