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Cobalt

#164776

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
164776
RGB
22, 71, 118
HSL
209, 69%, 27%
HSB
209, 81%, 46%
CMYK
81, 40, 0, 54
LAB
29, -3, -32
LCH
29, 32, 265
OKLCH
0.39, 0.10, 251
XYZ
6, 6, 18
LUV
29, -16, -41
HWB
209, 9%, 54%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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