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Royal Blue

#116DF7

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
116DF7
RGB
17, 109, 247
HSL
216, 93%, 52%
HSB
216, 93%, 97%
CMYK
93, 56, 0, 3
LAB
48, 18, -77
LCH
48, 79, 283
OKLCH
0.57, 0.22, 260
XYZ
22, 18, 90
LUV
48, -23, -114
HWB
216, 7%, 3%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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