Royal Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #073AC5.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
7, 58, 197 in digital design or CMYK 96%, 71%, 0%, 23% for print applications.
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Royal Blue
#073AC5
Royal Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #073AC5
- RGB
- 7, 58, 197
- HSL
- 224°, 93%, 40%
- CMYK
- 96, 71, 0, 23
Shades & Tints
About this color
Royal Blue sits at 224° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 93% 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 96%, 71%, 0%, 23% 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: #073AC5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 7, 58, 197;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#073AC5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 96%
M: 71%
Y: 0%
K: 23% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(7, 58, 197)
rgba(7, 58, 197, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
18 brand s with colors near 224° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #073AC5?
What is the RGB value of #073AC5?
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #073AC5 in CSS?
background-color: #073AC5; or color: #073AC5; or as an RGB value: rgb(7, 58, 197). For print design, use CMYK: 96%, 71%, 0%, 23%.