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Cobalt

#085173

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
085173
RGB
8, 81, 115
HSL
199, 87%, 24%
HSB
199, 93%, 45%
CMYK
93, 30, 0, 55
LAB
32, -11, -26
LCH
32, 28, 247
OKLCH
0.41, 0.09, 236
XYZ
6, 7, 17
LUV
32, -20, -32
HWB
199, 3%, 55%
Pantone
316 C

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