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Cobalt

#1C3F79

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
1C3F79
RGB
28, 63, 121
HSL
217, 62%, 29%
HSB
217, 77%, 47%
CMYK
77, 48, 0, 53
LAB
27, 4, -38
LCH
27, 38, 277
OKLCH
0.38, 0.11, 260
XYZ
6, 5, 19
LUV
27, -12, -47
HWB
217, 11%, 53%
Pantone
541 C

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