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Cobalt

#282772

Cobalt is a cool dark color with the hex code #282772. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 40, 39, 114 in digital design or CMYK 65%, 66%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cobalt Color Values

HEX
#282772
RGB
40, 39, 114
HSL
241°, 49%, 30%
CMYK
65, 66, 0, 55

About this color

Cobalt sits at 241° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% saturation and 30% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 65%, 66%, 0%, 55% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cobalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #282772;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 39, 114;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#282772',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 65%
M: 66%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(40, 39, 114)
rgba(40, 39, 114, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #282772?
#282772 is Cobalt, a cool dark color with RGB values of 40, 39, 114. It has a hue of 241°, 49% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #282772?
The RGB color code for #282772 is rgb(40, 39, 114). This means it contains 40 red, 39 green, and 114 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cobalt a warm or cool color?
Cobalt (#282772) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #282772 in CSS?
You can use #282772 in CSS with: background-color: #282772; or color: #282772; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 39, 114). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 66%, 0%, 55%.