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Royal Blue

#003ACC

Royal Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #003ACC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 58, 204 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 72%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX
#003ACC
RGB
0, 58, 204
HSL
223°, 100%, 40%
CMYK
100, 72, 0, 20

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 223° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Royal Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Royal Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 100%, 72%, 0%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Royal Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #003ACC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 58, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#003ACC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 100%
M: 72%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(0, 58, 204)
rgba(0, 58, 204, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #003ACC?
#003ACC is Royal Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 0, 58, 204. It has a hue of 223°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #003ACC?
The RGB color code for #003ACC is rgb(0, 58, 204). This means it contains 0 red, 58 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
Royal Blue (#003ACC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #003ACC in CSS?
You can use #003ACC in CSS with: background-color: #003ACC; or color: #003ACC; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 58, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 72%, 0%, 20%.