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Cobalt

#005278

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
005278
RGB
0, 82, 120
HSL
199, 100%, 24%
HSB
199, 100%, 47%
CMYK
100, 32, 0, 53
LAB
32, -10, -28
LCH
32, 30, 250
OKLCH
0.42, 0.09, 238
XYZ
6, 7, 19
LUV
32, -21, -36
HWB
199, 0%, 53%
Pantone
316 C

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