Royal Blue

Q: How do I use #3869F0 in CSS?

You can use #3869F0 in CSS with: background-color: #3869F0; or color: #3869F0; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 105, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 77%, 56%, 0%, 6%.

#3869F0

Royal Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #3869F0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 56, 105, 240 in digital design or CMYK 77%, 56%, 0%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue color values

HEX: #3869F0
RGB: 56, 105, 240
HSL: 224°, 86%, 58%
CMYK: 77, 56, 0, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 224° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Royal Blue is rendered as rgb(56, 105, 240), where the blue channel is highest at 240, 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 77C 56M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (77%), 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: #3869F0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 105, 240;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3869F0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 77%
M: 56%
Y: 0%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(56, 105, 240)
rgba(56, 105, 240, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 224° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3869F0?

#3869F0 is Royal Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 56, 105, 240. It has a hue of 224°, 86% saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3869F0?

The RGB color code for #3869F0 is rgb(56, 105, 240). This means it contains 56 red, 105 green, and 240 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?

Royal Blue (#3869F0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3869F0 in CSS?

You can use #3869F0 in CSS with: background-color: #3869F0; or color: #3869F0; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 105, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 77%, 56%, 0%, 6%.