Pale Cobalt Blue
A vivid, cool medium blue.
#478AE8
rgb(71, 138, 232)
Color formats
HEX
#478AE8
RGB
rgb(71, 138, 232)
HSL
hsl(215, 77.8%, 59.4%)
HSV
hsv(215, 69.4%, 91%)
CMYK
cmyk(69.4%, 40.5%, 0%, 9%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Pale Cobalt Blue.
Lightest
#FCFDFF
Lighter
#A2C4F3
Base
#478AE8
Darker
#1657B3
Darkest
#0B2B58
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Pale Cobalt Blue works
Pale Cobalt Blue (#478AE8) is a vivid, cool medium blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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