Royal Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #0668E1.
Also known as
"Meta Blue"
by Meta
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
6, 104, 225 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 54%, 0%, 12% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Royal Blue
#0668E1 aka “Meta Blue” by Meta
Royal Blue color values
- HEX
- #0668E1
- RGB
- 6, 104, 225
- HSL
- 213°, 95%, 45%
- CMYK
- 97, 54, 0, 12
Shades & tints
About this color
Royal Blue sits at 213° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Royal Blue is rendered as rgb(6, 104, 225), where the blue channel is highest at 225, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Royal Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 97C 54M 0Y 12K. The low-to-moderate black value (12%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (97%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Meta Blue.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Royal Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #0668E1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 6, 104, 225;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#0668E1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 97%
M: 54%
Y: 0%
K: 12% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(6, 104, 225)
rgba(6, 104, 225, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 213° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #0668E1?
What is the RGB value of #0668E1?
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #0668E1 in CSS?
background-color: #0668E1; or color: #0668E1; or as an RGB value: rgb(6, 104, 225). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 54%, 0%, 12%.