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Cobalt

#295CA3

Cobalt is a cool medium color with the hex code #295CA3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 41, 92, 163 in digital design or CMYK 75%, 44%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cobalt Color Values

HEX
#295CA3
RGB
41, 92, 163
HSL
215°, 60%, 40%
CMYK
75, 44, 0, 36

About this color

Cobalt sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 60% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Cobalt work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Cobalt in print, the CMYK breakdown of 75%, 44%, 0%, 36% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cobalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #295CA3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 41, 92, 163;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#295CA3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 75%
M: 44%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(41, 92, 163)
rgba(41, 92, 163, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #295CA3?
#295CA3 is Cobalt, a cool medium color with RGB values of 41, 92, 163. It has a hue of 215°, 60% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #295CA3?
The RGB color code for #295CA3 is rgb(41, 92, 163). This means it contains 41 red, 92 green, and 163 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cobalt a warm or cool color?
Cobalt (#295CA3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #295CA3 in CSS?
You can use #295CA3 in CSS with: background-color: #295CA3; or color: #295CA3; or as an RGB value: rgb(41, 92, 163). For print design, use CMYK: 75%, 44%, 0%, 36%.