Royal Blue

Q: How do I use #535ADF in CSS?

You can use #535ADF in CSS with: background-color: #535ADF; or color: #535ADF; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 90, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 63%, 60%, 0%, 13%.

#535ADF

Royal Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #535ADF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 83, 90, 223 in digital design or CMYK 63%, 60%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue color values

HEX: #535ADF
RGB: 83, 90, 223
HSL: 237°, 69%, 60%
CMYK: 63, 60, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 237° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 69% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Royal Blue is rendered as rgb(83, 90, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Royal Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 63C 60M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (63%), 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: #535ADF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 83, 90, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#535ADF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 63%
M: 60%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(83, 90, 223)
rgba(83, 90, 223, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 237° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #535ADF?

#535ADF is Royal Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 83, 90, 223. It has a hue of 237°, 69% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #535ADF?

The RGB color code for #535ADF is rgb(83, 90, 223). This means it contains 83 red, 90 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?

Royal Blue (#535ADF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #535ADF in CSS?

You can use #535ADF in CSS with: background-color: #535ADF; or color: #535ADF; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 90, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 63%, 60%, 0%, 13%.