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Royal Blue

#146ED9

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
146ED9
RGB
20, 110, 217
HSL
213, 83%, 46%
HSB
213, 91%, 85%
CMYK
91, 49, 0, 15
LAB
46, 7, -63
LCH
46, 63, 277
OKLCH
0.55, 0.18, 257
XYZ
18, 16, 68
LUV
46, -24, -93
HWB
213, 8%, 15%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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