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Royal Blue

#183DB4

Royal Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #183DB4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 24, 61, 180 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 66%, 0%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX
#183DB4
RGB
24, 61, 180
HSL
226°, 76%, 40%
CMYK
87, 66, 0, 29

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 226° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 76% 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 87%, 66%, 0%, 29% 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: #183DB4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 24, 61, 180;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#183DB4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 87%
M: 66%
Y: 0%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(24, 61, 180)
rgba(24, 61, 180, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

17 brand s with colors near 226° on the color wheel

IBM logo
IBM
PayPal logo
PayPal
Coinbase logo
Coinbase
Samsung logo
Samsung

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #183DB4?
#183DB4 is Royal Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 24, 61, 180. It has a hue of 226°, 76% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #183DB4?
The RGB color code for #183DB4 is rgb(24, 61, 180). This means it contains 24 red, 61 green, and 180 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
Royal Blue (#183DB4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #183DB4 in CSS?
You can use #183DB4 in CSS with: background-color: #183DB4; or color: #183DB4; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 61, 180). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 66%, 0%, 29%.

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