Cobalt Blue Color Code: HEX Code & RGB Code Values

Looking for specific cobalt blue color code? Get exact cobalt blue hex code #0047AB and cobalt blue RGB code rgb(0,71,171). Complete color information for design and development projects featuring this vibrant, intense color.

HEX#0047AB

RGBrgb(0,71,171)

Shades of Cobalt Blue

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HEX Color Value

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Shades (Adding Black)

• 3B82F6

  rgb(59, 130, 246)
• 376BC8

  rgb(55, 107, 200)
• 31559D

  rgb(49, 85, 157)
• 294073

  rgb(41, 64, 115)
• 202C4C

  rgb(32, 44, 76)
• 151928

  rgb(21, 25, 40)
• 000000

  rgb(0, 0, 0)

Tints (Adding White)

• 3B82F6

  rgb(59, 130, 246)
• 6D95F8

  rgb(109, 149, 248)
• 91A9FA

  rgb(145, 169, 250)
• AFBEFC

  rgb(175, 190, 252)
• CBD3FD

  rgb(203, 211, 253)
• E5E9FE

  rgb(229, 233, 254)
• FFFFFF

  rgb(255, 255, 255)

Tones (Adding Gray)

• 3B82F6

  rgb(59, 130, 246)
• 5082E9

  rgb(80, 130, 233)
• 6182D7

  rgb(97, 130, 215)
• 6F83C4

  rgb(111, 131, 196)
• 7983B0

  rgb(121, 131, 176)
• 80849B

  rgb(128, 132, 155)
• 808080

  rgb(128, 128, 128)

Cobalt Blue Palette

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Sequential

Single hue gradient for data visualization

7 colors

Lightest

#DAF1FF

Light

#ACD2F3

Medium Light

#7AB5E7

Medium

#3498DB

Medium Dark

#2B6F9F

Dark

#214967

Darkest

#142634

Diverging

Dual hue gradient with a neutral midpoint

9 colors

Base End

#3498DB

Left Dark

#76AEE2

Left Medium

#A4C5E9

Left Light

#CEDDEF

Neutral

#F5F5F5

Right Light

#F5D5C3

Right Medium

#F1B593

Right Dark

#E89664

Complementary End

#DB7734

Monochromatic

Same hue, different brightness/saturation

5 colors

Lightest

#FFFFFF

Light

#A9CAED

Medium

#3498DB

Dark

#004D89

Darkest

#000000

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

5 colors

Left Adjacent 2

#34DB77

Left Adjacent 1

#34DBCB

Main

#3498DB

Right Adjacent 1

#3445DB

Right Adjacent 2

#7734DB

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

2 colors

Main

#3498DB

Complementary

#DB7734

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the color wheel (120° apart)

3 colors

Main

#3498DB

Secondary

#DB3498

Tertiary

#98DB34

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

4 colors

Main

#3498DB

Right 90°

#CB34DB

Complementary

#DB7734

Left 90°

#45DB34

Tetradic

Two pairs of complementary colors

4 colors

Main

#3498DB

Secondary

#7734DB

Complementary

#DB7734

Complementary Secondary

#98DB34

Split Complementary

Complementary colors ±30°

3 colors

Main

#3498DB

Split Left

#DB3444

Split Right

#DBCB34

Cyclic

Circular gradient for periodic data

8 colors

0°

#3498DB

45°

#4D34DB

90°

#CB34DB

135°

#DB346E

180°

#DB7734

225°

#C2DB34

270°

#45DB34

315°

#34DBA1

Pastel

Soft, desaturated colors for modern UI

6 colors

Light Pastel

#A2B6C3

Pastel 1

#AFBFCB

Pastel 2

#BBC9D3

Pastel 3

#C7D3DB

Pastel 4

#D4DDE3

Deep Pastel

#E0E7EB

Common Blue Color Codes (HEX & RGB)

Blue →

HEX:#0000FF

RGB:rgb(0, 0, 255)

Navy Blue →

HEX:#000080

RGB:rgb(0, 0, 128)

Dark Blue →

HEX:#00008B

RGB:rgb(0, 0, 139)

Light Blue →

HEX:#ADD8E6

RGB:rgb(173, 216, 230)

Royal Blue →

HEX:#4169E1

RGB:rgb(65, 105, 225)

Sky Blue →

HEX:#87CEEB

RGB:rgb(135, 206, 235)

Baby Blue →

HEX:#89CFF0

RGB:rgb(137, 207, 240)

Electric Blue →

HEX:#7DF9FF

RGB:rgb(125, 249, 255)

Indigo →

HEX:#4B0082

RGB:rgb(75, 0, 130)

Turquoise →

HEX:#40E0D0

RGB:rgb(64, 224, 208)

Cyan →

HEX:#00FFFF

RGB:rgb(0, 255, 255)

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HEX Color Value

All Formats:

• HEX:
  #ECB12E
• RGB:
  rgb(236, 177, 46)
• CMYK:
  cmyk(0%, 25%, 81%, 7%)
• HSV:
  hsv(41°, 81%, 93%)
• HSL:
  hsl(41°, 83%, 55%)

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What is Cobalt Blue?

Cobalt blue is a deep, vibrant blue pigment produced from cobalt salts. The color has been used since ancient times, with evidence of cobalt blue glass found in Egyptian tombs dating back to 1500 BCE. In the 19th century, synthetic cobalt blue became widely available, revolutionizing painting and ceramics. Today, it's prized for its intensity and permanence.

The hex code for cobalt blue is #0047AB, with RGB values of rgb(0, 71, 171). The color features strong blue with minimal green and no red, creating a deep yet vibrant appearance. Its CMYK values emphasize cyan with moderate magenta, producing a rich, jewel-toned blue in print.

Cobalt Blue vs Similar Colors

Cobalt blue stands out among deep blues:

Color	HEX Code	Key Difference
Cobalt Blue	#0047AB	Deep, intense blue
Royal Blue	#4169E1	Brighter, more approachable
Navy Blue	#000080	Darker, more muted
Ultramarine	#120A8F	More purple-leaning

Cobalt blue is more vibrant than navy but deeper than royal blue. It has a cleaner, more intense quality than ultramarine.

Using Cobalt Blue in Design

Cobalt blue's intensity makes it impactful:

Web and UI Design: Cobalt blue works well as an accent color for tech brands, creative agencies, and premium products. It creates memorable CTAs and striking hero sections. Use sparingly to avoid overwhelming the design.

Graphic Design: Cobalt blue shines in packaging, book covers, and corporate branding. It pairs beautifully with gold, white, and coral for elegant designs.

Art and Craft: A favorite among painters, cobalt blue is a primary color in many artist palettes. It's also popular in ceramics and glassmaking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cobalt blue hex code?

The cobalt blue hex code is #0047AB. This deep vibrant blue is widely used in design and art.

What colors go well with cobalt blue?

Cobalt blue pairs beautifully with gold, white, cream, coral, and mustard yellow.

Is cobalt blue the same as royal blue?

No. Cobalt blue (#0047AB) is deeper and more intense than royal blue (#4169E1).

What are the RGB values for cobalt blue?

The cobalt blue RGB code is rgb(0, 71, 171) — strong blue with minimal green.

What is cobalt blue's CMYK value?

Cobalt blue CMYK is approximately C:100, M:58, Y:0, K:33, producing its characteristic deep blue in print.