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Royal Blue

#016EE8

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
016EE8
RGB
1, 110, 232
HSL
212, 99%, 46%
HSB
212, 100%, 91%
CMYK
100, 53, 0, 9
LAB
47, 12, -70
LCH
47, 71, 279
OKLCH
0.56, 0.20, 258
XYZ
20, 17, 79
LUV
47, -24, -103
HWB
212, 0%, 9%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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