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Cobalt

#043C7E

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
043C7E
RGB
4, 60, 126
HSL
212, 94%, 25%
HSB
212, 97%, 49%
CMYK
97, 52, 0, 51
LAB
25, 5, -43
LCH
25, 43, 277
OKLCH
0.37, 0.12, 257
XYZ
5, 5, 20
LUV
25, -13, -52
HWB
212, 2%, 51%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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