Color Meaning

Cobalt Blue

What is Cobalt Blue color? Meaning, Hex codes and Palettes

Explore the hex code, RGB, HSL, CMYK and LAB values for Cobalt Blue, see how it looks for people with color vision deficiencies, and find color harmonies built around it.

#0047AB
HEX#0047AB
RGB0, 71, 171
HSL215°, 100%, 34%
HSB215°, 100%, 67%
CMYK100, 58, 0, 33
LAB33, 23, -58
XYZ9.6, 7.4, 39.5
LCH33, 63, 291°
LUV33, -16, -80
HWB215°, 0%, 33%

Cobalt Blue Color Variations

Shades, tints, tones and hues built from cobalt-blue. Hover any swatch to see its hex code.

Shades

#0047AB
#003D93
#00337A
#002962
#001E49
#001431
#000A18
#000000

Tints

#0047AB
#2461B7
#497CC3
#6D96CF
#92B0DB
#B6CAE7
#DBE5F3
#FFFFFF

Tones

#0047AB
#124FA5
#25579F
#375F99
#496892
#5B708C
#6E7886
#808080

Hues

#0047AB
#3900AB
#AB009D
#AB001C
#AB6400
#72AB00
#00AB0E
#00AB8F

Cobalt Blue Color Contrast

Check how readable text and graphics are against cobalt-blue. Adjust the text and background colors to see the WCAG contrast score update in real time.

Text Color
#000000
Background Color
#0047AB
2.49Bad

High Contrast Sample Text

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The Cobalt Blue color with the hex code #0047AB is a rich, vibrant blue shade known for its striking depth and clarity. It symbolizes trust, confidence, intelligence, and stability while conveying a sense of strength and sophistication. In color psychology, Cobalt Blue #0047AB is often associated with reliability, creativity, focus, and calmness, making it a popular choice for designs that balance boldness with professionalism.

Cobalt Blue Color Harmonies

Ready-made color scheme combinations built around cobalt-blue, from subtle analogous palettes to bold, high-contrast pairings.

Analogous

#009DAB
#0047AB
#0E00AB

Complementary

#0047AB
#AB6400

Split Complementary

#0047AB
#AB0E00
#9DAB00

Triadic

#0047AB
#AB0047
#47AB00

Tetradic

#0047AB
#6400AB
#AB6400
#47AB00

Square

#0047AB
#AB009D
#AB6400
#00AB0E

Cobalt Blue Color Blindness Preview

See how cobalt-blue is perceived by people with the most common color vision deficiencies.

Protanopia
#0047AB
Original
#1F1F93
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
#0047AB
Original
#1B158D
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
#0047AB
Original
#04807C
Tritanopia
Achromatopsia
#0047AB
Original
#3D3D3D
Achromatopsia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What colors go with Cobalt Blue?

Cobalt Blue pairs well with colors like white, gold, silver, grey, coral, mustard yellow, and beige. These combinations complement the Cobalt Blue color while creating bold, elegant, and balanced palettes. For a modern look, it also works beautifully with black, blush pink, or emerald green.

2. How to make a Cobalt Blue?

To make Cobalt Blue, start with a strong blue base and add a small amount of violet to create its rich, vibrant tone. Adjust the shade by adding more blue for a deeper appearance or a touch of white for a lighter tint. In digital design, the Cobalt Blue color is represented by the hex code #0047AB.

3. What does Cobalt Blue mean​?

Cobalt Blue symbolizes trust, confidence, intelligence, and stability. In color psychology, the Cobalt Blue color is often associated with reliability, focus, creativity, and calmness, making it a popular choice for professional and sophisticated designs. It is widely used to convey strength, clarity, and timeless elegance in branding, fashion, and art.

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