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Cobalt

#174479

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
174479
RGB
23, 68, 121
HSL
212, 68%, 28%
HSB
212, 81%, 47%
CMYK
81, 44, 0, 53
LAB
28, 0, -35
LCH
28, 35, 271
OKLCH
0.39, 0.10, 255
XYZ
6, 6, 19
LUV
28, -14, -44
HWB
212, 9%, 53%
Pantone
541 C

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