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Cobalt

#224B87

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
224B87
RGB
34, 75, 135
HSL
216, 60%, 33%
HSB
216, 75%, 53%
CMYK
75, 44, 0, 47
LAB
32, 3, -39
LCH
32, 39, 274
OKLCH
0.42, 0.11, 258
XYZ
8, 7, 24
LUV
32, -15, -51
HWB
216, 13%, 47%
Pantone
534 C

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