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Royal Blue

#356FC5

A balanced, moderate 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
356FC5
RGB
53, 111, 197
HSL
216, 58%, 49%
HSB
216, 73%, 77%
CMYK
73, 44, 0, 23
LAB
46, 4, -51
LCH
46, 52, 274
OKLCH
0.55, 0.15, 258
XYZ
17, 16, 55
LUV
46, -21, -76
HWB
216, 21%, 23%
Pantone
534 C

Harmonies

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