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Royal Blue

#516E95

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

516E95

RGB

81, 110, 149

HSL

214, 30%, 45%

HSB

214, 46%, 58%

CMYK

46, 26, 0, 42

LAB

45, -3, -25

LCH

45, 25, 264

OKLCH

0.53, 0.07, 256

XYZ

14, 15, 31

LUV

45, -14, -35

HWB

214, 32%, 42%

Pantone

Cool Gray 11 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

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Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

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