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Royal Blue

#0155CB

Royal Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #0155CB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 1, 85, 203 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 58%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX
#0155CB
RGB
1, 85, 203
HSL
215°, 99%, 40%
CMYK
100, 58, 0, 20

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 99% 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%, 58%, 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: #0155CB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 1, 85, 203;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0155CB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 100%
M: 58%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(1, 85, 203)
rgba(1, 85, 203, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0155CB?
#0155CB is Royal Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 1, 85, 203. It has a hue of 215°, 99% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0155CB?
The RGB color code for #0155CB is rgb(1, 85, 203). This means it contains 1 red, 85 green, and 203 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
Royal Blue (#0155CB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0155CB in CSS?
You can use #0155CB in CSS with: background-color: #0155CB; or color: #0155CB; or as an RGB value: rgb(1, 85, 203). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 58%, 0%, 20%.