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Cobalt

#034A72

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
034A72
RGB
3, 74, 114
HSL
202, 95%, 23%
HSB
202, 97%, 45%
CMYK
97, 35, 0, 55
LAB
29, -8, -29
LCH
29, 30, 255
OKLCH
0.39, 0.09, 242
XYZ
6, 6, 17
LUV
29, -18, -36
HWB
202, 1%, 55%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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