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Royal Blue

#516B93

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

516B93

RGB

81, 107, 147

HSL

216, 29%, 45%

HSB

216, 45%, 58%

CMYK

45, 27, 0, 42

LAB

44, -1, -25

LCH

44, 25, 267

OKLCH

0.52, 0.07, 259

XYZ

14, 14, 30

LUV

44, -13, -36

HWB

216, 32%, 42%

Pantone

Cool Gray 11 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

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Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

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