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Royal Blue

#486E9B

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

486E9B

RGB

72, 110, 155

HSL

213, 37%, 45%

HSB

213, 54%, 61%

CMYK

54, 29, 0, 39

LAB

45, -4, -29

LCH

45, 29, 263

OKLCH

0.53, 0.08, 253

XYZ

14, 15, 33

LUV

45, -17, -41

HWB

213, 28%, 39%

Pantone

Cool Gray 11 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

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Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

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