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Royal Blue

#406CB4

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

406CB4

RGB

64, 108, 180

HSL

217, 48%, 48%

HSB

217, 64%, 71%

CMYK

64, 40, 0, 29

LAB

45, 3, -44

LCH

45, 44, 273

OKLCH

0.54, 0.12, 260

XYZ

16, 15, 45

LUV

45, -19, -64

HWB

217, 25%, 29%

Pantone

534 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

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Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

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