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Discover the majesty of royal blue

Royal blue combines regal elegance with deep intensity, giving it a powerful yet refined presence in both luxury branding and formal designs.

A closer look at the color royal blue

Royal blue gained prominence in the 18th century through its association with British royal garments and ceremonial dress. The commanding presence of this deep, saturated shade of blue has since earned it widespread recognition as a symbol of authority, dignity, and excellence across cultures. Modern interpretations connect royal blue with qualities of trust, loyalty, and confidence in both personal and professional contexts, making it a powerful choice for conveying messages of distinction.

The standard hex code #4169E1 represents royal blue in digital formats, with designers frequently using it as a primary accent color due to its strong contrast capabilities and accessibility compliance. Its RGB values are Red: 65, Green: 105, Blue: 225, while professional print applications rely on CMYK values of Cyan: 82%, Magenta: 64%, Yellow: 0%, Black: 0% to achieve accurate color matching. The color maintains its vibrancy across various screen technologies, though careful attention to color space conversion ensures optimal display in both digital and print environments.

Royal blue color values

HEX

#4169E1

CMYK

82, 64, 0, 0

RGB

65, 105, 225

HSL

225°, 71.4, 56.9

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