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Cobalt

#11417C

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
11417C
RGB
17, 65, 124
HSL
213, 76%, 28%
HSB
213, 86%, 49%
CMYK
86, 48, 0, 51
LAB
27, 3, -39
LCH
27, 39, 274
OKLCH
0.38, 0.11, 256
XYZ
6, 5, 20
LUV
27, -14, -48
HWB
213, 7%, 51%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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