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Royal Blue

#2F35D0

Royal Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2F35D0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 47, 53, 208 in digital design or CMYK 77%, 75%, 0%, 18% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX
#2F35D0
RGB
47, 53, 208
HSL
238°, 63%, 50%
CMYK
77, 75, 0, 18

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 238° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 63% saturation and 50% 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 77%, 75%, 0%, 18% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Royal Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2F35D0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 47, 53, 208;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#2F35D0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 77%
M: 75%
Y: 0%
K: 18%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(47, 53, 208)
rgba(47, 53, 208, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

15 brand s with colors near 238° on the color wheel

Revolut logo
Revolut
Visa logo
Visa
Discord logo
Discord
Warner Bros. logo
Warner Bros.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2F35D0?
#2F35D0 is Royal Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 47, 53, 208. It has a hue of 238°, 63% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2F35D0?
The RGB color code for #2F35D0 is rgb(47, 53, 208). This means it contains 47 red, 53 green, and 208 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
Royal Blue (#2F35D0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2F35D0 in CSS?
You can use #2F35D0 in CSS with: background-color: #2F35D0; or color: #2F35D0; or as an RGB value: rgb(47, 53, 208). For print design, use CMYK: 77%, 75%, 0%, 18%.

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