Codes & values
- Color Name
Royal Blue - Color ID
KDF-C-04286945 - HEX
#4169E1 - RGB
rgb(65, 105, 225) - RGBA
rgba(65, 105, 225, 1) - HSL
hsl(225, 73%, 57%) - HSLA
hsla(225, 73%, 57%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(225, 71%, 88%) - CMYK
cmyk(71%, 53%, 0%, 12%) - Light / Dark
mid
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Royal Blue?
- #4169E1
- What is Royal Blue RGB?
- rgb(65, 105, 225)
- What is Royal Blue HSL?
- hsl(225, 73%, 57%)
- What is Royal Blue CMYK?
- cmyk(71%, 53%, 0%, 12%)
What is Royal Blue?
Royal Blue is a curated blue family color at #4169E1. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui, logo and matches the CSS named color keyword. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Royal Blue HEX code
The HEX code for Royal Blue is #4169E1. Paste it into CSS as color: #4169E1; or background-color: #4169E1;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (4169e1).
Royal Blue RGB
Royal Blue in RGB is rgb(65, 105, 225) (channels R 65, G 105, B 225). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(65, 105, 225, 1).
Royal Blue HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(225, 73%, 57%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(225, 71%, 88%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Royal Blue CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Royal Blue is cmyk(71%, 53%, 0%, 12%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Royal Blue
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #3658BC, #2B4696, #213571, #16234B, #0B1125. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Royal Blue
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #6182E6, #809BEB, #A0B4F0, #C0CDF5, #DFE6FA. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Royal Blue
Complementary pairing: #4169E1, #E1B941. Analogous neighbors: #41B9E1, #4169E1, #6941E1. Triadic accents: #4169E1, #E14169, #69E141. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Royal Blue color combinations
A practical combo: primary #4169E1, complementary accent #E1B941, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #4169E1, #E16941, #B9E141.
Royal Blue in web design
Blue remains the default trust color for SaaS, finance, and health UI. Royal and navy blues anchor headers; sky blues soften backgrounds and links.
Royal Blue in branding
Brand blues communicate reliability. Royal blue and navy remain corporate staples; electric blue reads more startup. Contrast vs white is 4.85:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 4.33:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Royal Blue?
- Royal Blue: #4169E1.
- What is Royal Blue RGB?
- Royal Blue: rgb(65, 105, 225).
- What is Royal Blue HSL?
- Royal Blue: hsl(225, 73%, 57%).
- What is Royal Blue CMYK?
- Royal Blue: cmyk(71%, 53%, 0%, 12%).
- What colors go with Royal Blue?
- Try complementary #4169E1, #E1B941 or analogous #41B9E1, #4169E1, #6941E1.
- Is Royal Blue good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 4.85:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 4.85:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 4.33:1. Complementary swatch: #4169E1, #E1B941.
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