Back to all colors

Royal Blue

#2872E9

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
2872E9
RGB
40, 114, 233
HSL
217, 81%, 54%
HSB
217, 83%, 91%
CMYK
83, 51, 0, 9
LAB
49, 12, -68
LCH
49, 69, 280
OKLCH
0.58, 0.19, 260
XYZ
22, 18, 79
LUV
49, -23, -101
HWB
217, 16%, 9%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.