Royal Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #6060D2.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
96, 96, 210 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 54%, 0%, 18% for print applications.
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Royal Blue
#6060D2
Royal Blue color values
- HEX
- #6060D2
- RGB
- 96, 96, 210
- HSL
- 240°, 56%, 60%
- CMYK
- 54, 54, 0, 18
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Royal Blue sits at 240° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% 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(96, 96, 210), where the blue channel is highest at 210, 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 54C 54M 0Y 18K. The low-to-moderate black value (18%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (0%), 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: #6060D2;
--brand-primary-rgb: 96, 96, 210;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6060D2',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 54%
M: 54%
Y: 0%
K: 18%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(96, 96, 210)
rgba(96, 96, 210, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 240° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6060D2?
#6060D2 is Royal Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 96, 96, 210. It has a hue of 240°, 56%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6060D2?
The RGB color code for #6060D2 is rgb(96, 96, 210). This means it contains 96 red,
96 green, and 210 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
Royal Blue (#6060D2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6060D2 in CSS?
You can use #6060D2 in CSS with:
background-color: #6060D2; or color: #6060D2; or as an RGB value: rgb(96, 96, 210). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 54%, 0%, 18%.