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Cobalt

#1F508F

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
1F508F
RGB
31, 80, 143
HSL
214, 64%, 34%
HSB
214, 78%, 56%
CMYK
78, 44, 0, 44
LAB
33, 2, -40
LCH
33, 40, 272
OKLCH
0.43, 0.12, 256
XYZ
8, 8, 27
LUV
33, -16, -54
HWB
214, 12%, 44%
Pantone
541 C

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