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Cobalt

#104D73

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
104D73
RGB
16, 77, 115
HSL
203, 76%, 26%
HSB
203, 86%, 45%
CMYK
86, 33, 0, 55
LAB
31, -8, -28
LCH
31, 29, 254
OKLCH
0.40, 0.09, 242
XYZ
6, 7, 17
LUV
31, -18, -35
HWB
203, 6%, 55%
Pantone
316 C

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