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Royal Blue

#0A56D1

Royal Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #0A56D1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 10, 86, 209 in digital design or CMYK 95%, 59%, 0%, 18% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX
#0A56D1
RGB
10, 86, 209
HSL
217°, 91%, 43%
CMYK
95, 59, 0, 18

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 217° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 91% saturation and 43% 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 95%, 59%, 0%, 18% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Royal Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0A56D1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 10, 86, 209;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0A56D1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 95%
M: 59%
Y: 0%
K: 18%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(10, 86, 209)
rgba(10, 86, 209, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0A56D1?
#0A56D1 is Royal Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 10, 86, 209. It has a hue of 217°, 91% saturation, and 43% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0A56D1?
The RGB color code for #0A56D1 is rgb(10, 86, 209). This means it contains 10 red, 86 green, and 209 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
Royal Blue (#0A56D1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0A56D1 in CSS?
You can use #0A56D1 in CSS with: background-color: #0A56D1; or color: #0A56D1; or as an RGB value: rgb(10, 86, 209). For print design, use CMYK: 95%, 59%, 0%, 18%.