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Royal Blue

#2234AA

Royal Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2234AA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 34, 52, 170 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 69%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX
#2234AA
RGB
34, 52, 170
HSL
232°, 67%, 40%
CMYK
80, 69, 0, 33

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 232° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 67% 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 80%, 69%, 0%, 33% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Royal Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2234AA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 34, 52, 170;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2234AA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(34, 52, 170)
rgba(34, 52, 170, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2234AA?
#2234AA is Royal Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 34, 52, 170. It has a hue of 232°, 67% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2234AA?
The RGB color code for #2234AA is rgb(34, 52, 170). This means it contains 34 red, 52 green, and 170 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
Royal Blue (#2234AA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2234AA in CSS?
You can use #2234AA in CSS with: background-color: #2234AA; or color: #2234AA; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 52, 170). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 69%, 0%, 33%.