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Cobalt

#0E468B

Cobalt is a cool dark color with the hex code #0E468B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 14, 70, 139 in digital design or CMYK 90%, 50%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cobalt Color Values

HEX
#0E468B
RGB
14, 70, 139
HSL
213°, 82%, 30%
CMYK
90, 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 82% 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 90%, 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: #0E468B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 14, 70, 139;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0E468B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 90%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(14, 70, 139)
rgba(14, 70, 139, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0E468B?
#0E468B is Cobalt, a cool dark color with RGB values of 14, 70, 139. It has a hue of 213°, 82% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0E468B?
The RGB color code for #0E468B is rgb(14, 70, 139). This means it contains 14 red, 70 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cobalt a warm or cool color?
Cobalt (#0E468B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0E468B in CSS?
You can use #0E468B in CSS with: background-color: #0E468B; or color: #0E468B; or as an RGB value: rgb(14, 70, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 90%, 50%, 0%, 45%.