Back to all colors

Royal Blue

#3573D3

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
3573D3
RGB
53, 115, 211
HSL
216, 64%, 52%
HSB
216, 75%, 83%
CMYK
75, 45, 0, 17
LAB
48, 6, -56
LCH
48, 57, 276
OKLCH
0.57, 0.16, 259
XYZ
19, 18, 64
LUV
48, -22, -84
HWB
216, 21%, 17%
Pantone
534 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.