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Cobalt

#044F90

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
044F90
RGB
4, 79, 144
HSL
208, 95%, 29%
HSB
208, 97%, 56%
CMYK
97, 45, 0, 44
LAB
33, 0, -42
LCH
33, 42, 270
OKLCH
0.43, 0.13, 252
XYZ
8, 8, 27
LUV
33, -19, -56
HWB
208, 2%, 44%
Pantone
541 C

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