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Cobalt

#31519B

Cobalt is a cool medium color with the hex code #31519B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 49, 81, 155 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 48%, 0%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cobalt Color Values

HEX
#31519B
RGB
49, 81, 155
HSL
222°, 52%, 40%
CMYK
68, 48, 0, 39

About this color

Cobalt sits at 222° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 52% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated 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 68%, 48%, 0%, 39% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cobalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #31519B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 49, 81, 155;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#31519B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 68%
M: 48%
Y: 0%
K: 39%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(49, 81, 155)
rgba(49, 81, 155, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #31519B?
#31519B is Cobalt, a cool medium color with RGB values of 49, 81, 155. It has a hue of 222°, 52% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #31519B?
The RGB color code for #31519B is rgb(49, 81, 155). This means it contains 49 red, 81 green, and 155 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cobalt a warm or cool color?
Cobalt (#31519B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #31519B in CSS?
You can use #31519B in CSS with: background-color: #31519B; or color: #31519B; or as an RGB value: rgb(49, 81, 155). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 48%, 0%, 39%.