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Cobalt

#205477

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
205477
RGB
32, 84, 119
HSL
204, 58%, 30%
HSB
204, 73%, 47%
CMYK
73, 29, 0, 53
LAB
34, -8, -25
LCH
34, 27, 252
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 242
XYZ
7, 8, 19
LUV
34, -19, -33
HWB
204, 13%, 53%
Pantone
316 C

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