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Royal Blue

#1B6EDA

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
1B6EDA
RGB
27, 110, 218
HSL
214, 78%, 48%
HSB
214, 88%, 85%
CMYK
88, 50, 0, 15
LAB
47, 8, -63
LCH
47, 64, 277
OKLCH
0.55, 0.18, 258
XYZ
19, 16, 69
LUV
47, -24, -93
HWB
214, 11%, 15%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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