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Cobalt

#1E4F86

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
1E4F86
RGB
30, 79, 134
HSL
212, 63%, 32%
HSB
212, 78%, 53%
CMYK
78, 41, 0, 47
LAB
33, -1, -36
LCH
33, 36, 269
OKLCH
0.42, 0.11, 254
XYZ
8, 8, 24
LUV
33, -17, -48
HWB
212, 12%, 47%
Pantone
541 C

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