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Cobalt

#0D468C

Cobalt is a cool dark color with the hex code #0D468C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 13, 70, 140 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 50%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cobalt Color Values

HEX
#0D468C
RGB
13, 70, 140
HSL
213°, 83%, 30%
CMYK
91, 50, 0, 45

About this color

Cobalt sits at 213° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 83% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Cobalt work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Cobalt in print, the CMYK breakdown of 91%, 50%, 0%, 45% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cobalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0D468C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 13, 70, 140;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0D468C',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(13, 70, 140)
rgba(13, 70, 140, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0D468C?
#0D468C is Cobalt, a cool dark color with RGB values of 13, 70, 140. It has a hue of 213°, 83% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0D468C?
The RGB color code for #0D468C is rgb(13, 70, 140). This means it contains 13 red, 70 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cobalt a warm or cool color?
Cobalt (#0D468C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0D468C in CSS?
You can use #0D468C in CSS with: background-color: #0D468C; or color: #0D468C; or as an RGB value: rgb(13, 70, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 50%, 0%, 45%.