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Royal Blue

#146EE3

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
146EE3
RGB
20, 110, 227
HSL
214, 84%, 48%
HSB
214, 91%, 89%
CMYK
91, 52, 0, 11
LAB
47, 11, -68
LCH
47, 68, 279
OKLCH
0.56, 0.19, 258
XYZ
20, 17, 75
LUV
47, -24, -100
HWB
214, 8%, 11%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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