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Cobalt

#454892

Cobalt is a cool medium color with the hex code #454892. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 69, 72, 146 in digital design or CMYK 53%, 51%, 0%, 43% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cobalt Color Values

HEX
#454892
RGB
69, 72, 146
HSL
238°, 36%, 42%
CMYK
53, 51, 0, 43

About this color

Cobalt sits at 238° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 36% saturation and 42% 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 53%, 51%, 0%, 43% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cobalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #454892;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 69, 72, 146;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#454892',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 53%
M: 51%
Y: 0%
K: 43%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(69, 72, 146)
rgba(69, 72, 146, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #454892?
#454892 is Cobalt, a cool medium color with RGB values of 69, 72, 146. It has a hue of 238°, 36% saturation, and 42% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #454892?
The RGB color code for #454892 is rgb(69, 72, 146). This means it contains 69 red, 72 green, and 146 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cobalt a warm or cool color?
Cobalt (#454892) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #454892 in CSS?
You can use #454892 in CSS with: background-color: #454892; or color: #454892; or as an RGB value: rgb(69, 72, 146). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 51%, 0%, 43%.