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Royal Blue

#001BB3

Royal Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #001BB3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 27, 179 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 85%, 0%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX
#001BB3
RGB
0, 27, 179
HSL
231°, 100%, 35%
CMYK
100, 85, 0, 30

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 231° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 35% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Royal Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Royal Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 100%, 85%, 0%, 30% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Royal Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #001BB3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 27, 179;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#001BB3',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 100%
M: 85%
Y: 0%
K: 30%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(0, 27, 179)
rgba(0, 27, 179, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

16 brand s with colors near 231° on the color wheel

Samsung logo
Samsung
Discord logo
Discord
IBM logo
IBM
Visa logo
Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #001BB3?
#001BB3 is Royal Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 0, 27, 179. It has a hue of 231°, 100% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #001BB3?
The RGB color code for #001BB3 is rgb(0, 27, 179). This means it contains 0 red, 27 green, and 179 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
Royal Blue (#001BB3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #001BB3 in CSS?
You can use #001BB3 in CSS with: background-color: #001BB3; or color: #001BB3; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 27, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 85%, 0%, 30%.

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