Royal Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #5161E1.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
81, 97, 225 in digital design or CMYK 64%, 57%, 0%, 12% for print applications.
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Royal Blue
#5161E1
Royal Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #5161E1
- RGB
- 81, 97, 225
- HSL
- 233°, 71%, 60%
- CMYK
- 64, 57, 0, 12
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Royal Blue sits at 233° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 71% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
In digital design, cool colors like Royal Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Royal Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 64%, 57%, 0%, 12% 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: #5161E1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 81, 97, 225;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#5161E1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 64%
M: 57%
Y: 0%
K: 12%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(81, 97, 225)
rgba(81, 97, 225, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5161E1?
#5161E1 is Royal Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 81, 97, 225. It has a hue of 233°, 71%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #5161E1?
The RGB color code for #5161E1 is rgb(81, 97, 225). This means it contains 81 red,
97 green, and 225 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
Royal Blue (#5161E1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5161E1 in CSS?
You can use #5161E1 in CSS with:
background-color: #5161E1; or color: #5161E1; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 97, 225). For print design, use CMYK: 64%, 57%, 0%, 12%.