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Cobalt

#104F71

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
104F71
RGB
16, 79, 113
HSL
201, 75%, 25%
HSB
201, 86%, 44%
CMYK
86, 30, 0, 56
LAB
31, -10, -25
LCH
31, 27, 249
OKLCH
0.41, 0.08, 238
XYZ
6, 7, 17
LUV
31, -19, -32
HWB
201, 6%, 56%
Pantone
316 C

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