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Cobalt

#164A86

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
164A86
RGB
22, 74, 134
HSL
212, 72%, 31%
HSB
212, 84%, 53%
CMYK
84, 45, 0, 47
LAB
31, 1, -39
LCH
31, 39, 272
OKLCH
0.41, 0.11, 255
XYZ
7, 7, 23
LUV
31, -16, -51
HWB
212, 9%, 47%
Pantone
541 C

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