Royal Blue

Q: How do I use #0539BD in CSS?

You can use #0539BD in CSS with: background-color: #0539BD; or color: #0539BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 57, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 70%, 0%, 26%.

#0539BD

Royal Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #0539BD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 5, 57, 189 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 70%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX: #0539BD
RGB: 5, 57, 189
HSL: 223°, 95%, 38%
CMYK: 97, 70, 0, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

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 95% saturation and 38% 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 97%, 70%, 0%, 26% 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: #0539BD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 5, 57, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0539BD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 97%
M: 70%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(5, 57, 189)
rgba(5, 57, 189, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

18 brand s with colors near 223° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0539BD?

#0539BD is Royal Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 5, 57, 189. It has a hue of 223°, 95% saturation, and 38% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #0539BD?

The RGB color code for #0539BD is rgb(5, 57, 189). This means it contains 5 red, 57 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?

Royal Blue (#0539BD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #0539BD in CSS?

You can use #0539BD in CSS with: background-color: #0539BD; or color: #0539BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 57, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 70%, 0%, 26%.