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Royal Blue

#006AF7

A balanced, vivid royal blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
006AF7
RGB
0, 106, 247
HSL
214, 100%, 48%
HSB
214, 100%, 97%
CMYK
100, 57, 0, 3
LAB
47, 19, -79
LCH
47, 81, 284
OKLCH
0.56, 0.23, 260
XYZ
22, 17, 90
LUV
47, -23, -115
HWB
214, 0%, 3%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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