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Royal Blue

#516C8E

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

516C8E

RGB

81, 108, 142

HSL

213, 27%, 44%

HSB

213, 43%, 56%

CMYK

43, 24, 0, 44

LAB

45, -3, -22

LCH

45, 22, 262

OKLCH

0.52, 0.06, 255

XYZ

14, 14, 28

LUV

45, -14, -31

HWB

213, 32%, 44%

Pantone

Cool Gray 11 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

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Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

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