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Cobalt

#014281

A deep, 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
014281
RGB
1, 66, 129
HSL
210, 98%, 25%
HSB
210, 99%, 51%
CMYK
99, 49, 0, 49
LAB
27, 2, -41
LCH
27, 41, 273
OKLCH
0.38, 0.12, 254
XYZ
6, 5, 22
LUV
27, -15, -52
HWB
210, 0%, 49%
Pantone
541 C

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