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Cobalt

#5357AC

Cobalt is a cool medium color with the hex code #5357AC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 83, 87, 172 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 49%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cobalt Color Values

HEX
#5357AC
RGB
83, 87, 172
HSL
237°, 35%, 50%
CMYK
52, 49, 0, 33

About this color

Cobalt sits at 237° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 35% saturation and 50% 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 52%, 49%, 0%, 33% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cobalt

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5357AC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 83, 87, 172;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5357AC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 52%
M: 49%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(83, 87, 172)
rgba(83, 87, 172, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5357AC?
#5357AC is Cobalt, a cool medium color with RGB values of 83, 87, 172. It has a hue of 237°, 35% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5357AC?
The RGB color code for #5357AC is rgb(83, 87, 172). This means it contains 83 red, 87 green, and 172 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cobalt a warm or cool color?
Cobalt (#5357AC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5357AC in CSS?
You can use #5357AC in CSS with: background-color: #5357AC; or color: #5357AC; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 87, 172). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 49%, 0%, 33%.