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Cobalt

#103E88

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
103E88
RGB
16, 62, 136
HSL
217, 79%, 30%
HSB
217, 88%, 53%
CMYK
88, 54, 0, 47
LAB
27, 9, -47
LCH
27, 47, 281
OKLCH
0.38, 0.13, 260
XYZ
6, 5, 24
LUV
27, -13, -58
HWB
217, 6%, 47%
Pantone
541 C

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