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Cobalt

#274B79

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
274B79
RGB
39, 75, 121
HSL
214, 51%, 31%
HSB
214, 68%, 47%
CMYK
68, 38, 0, 53
LAB
31, -1, -31
LCH
31, 31, 268
OKLCH
0.41, 0.09, 255
XYZ
7, 7, 19
LUV
31, -14, -40
HWB
214, 15%, 53%
Pantone
534 C

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