Royal Blue

Q: How do I use #5F65D3 in CSS?

You can use #5F65D3 in CSS with: background-color: #5F65D3; or color: #5F65D3; or as an RGB value: rgb(95, 101, 211). For print design, use CMYK: 55%, 52%, 0%, 17%.

#5F65D3

Royal Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #5F65D3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 95, 101, 211 in digital design or CMYK 55%, 52%, 0%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue color values

HEX: #5F65D3
RGB: 95, 101, 211
HSL: 237°, 57%, 60%
CMYK: 55, 52, 0, 17

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 237° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Royal Blue is rendered as rgb(95, 101, 211), where the blue channel is highest at 211, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Royal Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 55C 52M 0Y 17K. The low-to-moderate black value (17%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (55%), 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: #5F65D3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 95, 101, 211;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5F65D3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 55%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(95, 101, 211)
rgba(95, 101, 211, 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 #5F65D3?

#5F65D3 is Royal Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 95, 101, 211. It has a hue of 237°, 57% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5F65D3?

The RGB color code for #5F65D3 is rgb(95, 101, 211). This means it contains 95 red, 101 green, and 211 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?

Royal Blue (#5F65D3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5F65D3 in CSS?

You can use #5F65D3 in CSS with: background-color: #5F65D3; or color: #5F65D3; or as an RGB value: rgb(95, 101, 211). For print design, use CMYK: 55%, 52%, 0%, 17%.