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Royal Blue

#406EB7

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
406EB7
RGB
64, 110, 183
HSL
217, 48%, 48%
HSB
217, 65%, 72%
CMYK
65, 40, 0, 28
LAB
46, 2, -44
LCH
46, 44, 273
OKLCH
0.54, 0.13, 259
XYZ
16, 16, 47
LUV
46, -19, -65
HWB
217, 25%, 28%
Pantone
534 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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