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Cobalt

#174589

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
174589
RGB
23, 69, 137
HSL
216, 71%, 31%
HSB
216, 83%, 54%
CMYK
83, 50, 0, 46
LAB
29, 5, -43
LCH
29, 44, 277
OKLCH
0.40, 0.12, 259
XYZ
7, 6, 24
LUV
29, -14, -56
HWB
216, 9%, 46%
Pantone
541 C

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