Royal Blue

Q: How do I use #196EE6 in CSS?

You can use #196EE6 in CSS with: background-color: #196EE6; or color: #196EE6; or as an RGB value: rgb(25, 110, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 52%, 0%, 10%.

#196EE6

Royal Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #196EE6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 25, 110, 230 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 52%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue color values

HEX: #196EE6
RGB: 25, 110, 230
HSL: 215°, 80%, 50%
CMYK: 89, 52, 0, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 215° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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(25, 110, 230), where the blue channel is highest at 230, 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 89C 52M 0Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (89%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Royal Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #196EE6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 25, 110, 230;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#196EE6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 89%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(25, 110, 230)
rgba(25, 110, 230, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 215° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #196EE6?

#196EE6 is Royal Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 25, 110, 230. It has a hue of 215°, 80% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #196EE6?

The RGB color code for #196EE6 is rgb(25, 110, 230). This means it contains 25 red, 110 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?

Royal Blue (#196EE6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #196EE6 in CSS?

You can use #196EE6 in CSS with: background-color: #196EE6; or color: #196EE6; or as an RGB value: rgb(25, 110, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 52%, 0%, 10%.