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Cobalt

#1F4B89

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

1F4B89

RGB

31, 75, 137

HSL

215, 63%, 33%

HSB

215, 77%, 54%

CMYK

77, 45, 0, 46

LAB

31, 3, -40

LCH

31, 40, 274

OKLCH

0.42, 0.11, 258

XYZ

8, 7, 25

LUV

31, -15, -52

HWB

215, 12%, 46%

Pantone

541 C

Harmonies

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