Back to all colors

Royal Blue

#556D92

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

556D92

RGB

85, 109, 146

HSL

216, 26%, 45%

HSB

216, 42%, 57%

CMYK

42, 25, 0, 43

LAB

45, -1, -23

LCH

45, 23, 266

OKLCH

0.53, 0.07, 259

XYZ

14, 15, 29

LUV

45, -13, -33

HWB

216, 33%, 43%

Pantone

Cool Gray 11 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

Split Complementary

Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.