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Cobalt

#4F4F8C

Cobalt is a cool medium color with the hex code #4F4F8C. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 79, 79, 140 in digital design or CMYK 44%, 44%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cobalt Color Values

HEX
#4F4F8C
RGB
79, 79, 140
HSL
240°, 28%, 43%
CMYK
44, 44, 0, 45

About this color

Cobalt sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 28% saturation and 43% lightness, this muted 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 44%, 44%, 0%, 45% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cobalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4F4F8C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 79, 79, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4F4F8C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 44%
M: 44%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(79, 79, 140)
rgba(79, 79, 140, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F4F8C?
#4F4F8C is Cobalt, a cool medium color with RGB values of 79, 79, 140. It has a hue of 240°, 28% saturation, and 43% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4F4F8C?
The RGB color code for #4F4F8C is rgb(79, 79, 140). This means it contains 79 red, 79 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cobalt a warm or cool color?
Cobalt (#4F4F8C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4F4F8C in CSS?
You can use #4F4F8C in CSS with: background-color: #4F4F8C; or color: #4F4F8C; or as an RGB value: rgb(79, 79, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 44%, 44%, 0%, 45%.