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Cobalt

#043C84

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
043C84
RGB
4, 60, 132
HSL
214, 94%, 27%
HSB
214, 97%, 52%
CMYK
97, 55, 0, 48
LAB
26, 8, -46
LCH
26, 47, 279
OKLCH
0.37, 0.13, 258
XYZ
6, 5, 22
LUV
26, -13, -56
HWB
214, 2%, 48%
Pantone
541 C

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