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Royal Blue

#536E93

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

536E93

RGB

83, 110, 147

HSL

215, 28%, 45%

HSB

215, 44%, 58%

CMYK

44, 25, 0, 42

LAB

45, -2, -24

LCH

45, 24, 264

OKLCH

0.53, 0.07, 256

XYZ

14, 15, 30

LUV

45, -14, -34

HWB

215, 33%, 42%

Pantone

Cool Gray 11 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

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Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

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