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Royal Blue

#006CEE

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
006CEE
RGB
0, 108, 238
HSL
213, 100%, 47%
HSB
213, 100%, 93%
CMYK
100, 55, 0, 7
LAB
47, 15, -74
LCH
47, 75, 281
OKLCH
0.56, 0.21, 259
XYZ
21, 17, 83
LUV
47, -24, -108
HWB
213, 0%, 7%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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