Deep Soft Cobalt is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #23378B, which equals rgb(35, 55, 139) in RGB and hsl(228, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M60 Y0 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#23378B - RGB
35, 55, 139 - HSL
228°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
75, 60, 0, 45 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Soft Cobalt
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.55:1. Its complementary color is #8B7623.
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Deep Soft Cobalt color codes
| HEX | #23378B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 55, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(228, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 228°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 75%, 60%, 0%, 45% |
| Decimal | 2307979 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Cobalt
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DADEEC - 100
#B6BCD8 - 200
#919BC5 - 300
#6C7AB2 - 400
#48589E - 500
#23378B - 600
#1D2E74 - 700
#17255D - 800
#121C46 - 900
#0C122E - 950
#060917
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Cobalt
- Complementary
#8B7623≈ Deep Soft Amber - Analogous −30°
#236C8B≈ Peacock Blue - Analogous +30°
#42238B≈ Deep Soft Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#8B2337≈ Deep Soft Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#378B23≈ Deep Soft Shamrock - Split 150°
#8B4223≈ Deep Soft Persimmon - Split 210°
#6C8B23≈ Olive Drab
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Cobalt
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Cobalt | Aa | 10.55:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Cobalt | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Cobalt
background-color: #23378B;color: #23378B;background-color: rgb(35, 55, 139);background-color: hsl(228, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-cobalt: #23378B; }class="bg-[#23378B]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Cobalt
- Deep Soft Royal
#232D8B - Deep Soft Sapphire
#23428B - Deep Muted Blue
#343479 - Deep Bright Sapphire
#113B9C - Deep Soft Blue
#23238B - Deep Muted Royal
#343B79 - Deep Soft Cornflower
#234C8B - Deep Soft Ultramarine
#2D238B - Deep Bright Cobalt
#112D9C - Deep Muted Cobalt
#344279 - Dark Bright Cornflower
#0D3877 - Deep Muted Ultramarine
#3B3479
More blue shades
- Pale Bright Cobalt
#889DF2 - Very Pale Bright Cobalt
#ACBBF6 - Palest Bright Cobalt
#D1D9FA - Darkest Soft Cobalt
#0A1029 - Very Dark Soft Cobalt
#121D49 - Dark Soft Cobalt
#1B2A6A - Medium Dark Soft Cobalt
#2B45AB - Soft Cobalt
#3352CC - Medium Light Soft Cobalt
#546DD4 - Light Soft Cobalt
#7489DC - Pale Soft Cobalt
#95A5E4
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Cobalt?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Cobalt is #23378B.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Cobalt?
Deep Soft Cobalt has an RGB value of 35, 55, 139 (rgb(35, 55, 139)). In HSL it is 228°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Cobalt?
Use white text on Deep Soft Cobalt. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.55:1 and black text has 1.99:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Cobalt?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Cobalt is #8B7623. Analogous colors #236C8B and #42238B also pair well.