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Cobalt

#014C78

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
014C78
RGB
1, 76, 120
HSL
202, 98%, 24%
HSB
202, 99%, 47%
CMYK
99, 37, 0, 53
LAB
30, -7, -31
LCH
30, 32, 257
OKLCH
0.40, 0.10, 244
XYZ
6, 7, 19
LUV
30, -19, -40
HWB
202, 0%, 53%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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