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Cobalt

#133486

Cobalt is a cool dark color with the hex code #133486. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 19, 52, 134 in digital design or CMYK 86%, 61%, 0%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cobalt Color Values

HEX
#133486
RGB
19, 52, 134
HSL
223°, 75%, 30%
CMYK
86, 61, 0, 47

About this color

Cobalt sits at 223° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 75% 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 86%, 61%, 0%, 47% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cobalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #133486;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 19, 52, 134;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#133486',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 86%
M: 61%
Y: 0%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(19, 52, 134)
rgba(19, 52, 134, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #133486?
#133486 is Cobalt, a cool dark color with RGB values of 19, 52, 134. It has a hue of 223°, 75% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #133486?
The RGB color code for #133486 is rgb(19, 52, 134). This means it contains 19 red, 52 green, and 134 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cobalt a warm or cool color?
Cobalt (#133486) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #133486 in CSS?
You can use #133486 in CSS with: background-color: #133486; or color: #133486; or as an RGB value: rgb(19, 52, 134). For print design, use CMYK: 86%, 61%, 0%, 47%.