Royal Blue

Q: How do I use #655BD7 in CSS?

You can use #655BD7 in CSS with: background-color: #655BD7; or color: #655BD7; or as an RGB value: rgb(101, 91, 215). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 58%, 0%, 16%.

#655BD7

Royal Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #655BD7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 101, 91, 215 in digital design or CMYK 53%, 58%, 0%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Royal Blue Color Values

HEX: #655BD7
RGB: 101, 91, 215
HSL: 245°, 61%, 60%
CMYK: 53, 58, 0, 16

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Royal Blue sits at 245° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 61% 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 53%, 58%, 0%, 16% 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: #655BD7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 101, 91, 215;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#655BD7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 53%
M: 58%
Y: 0%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(101, 91, 215)
rgba(101, 91, 215, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 245° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #655BD7?

#655BD7 is Royal Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 101, 91, 215. It has a hue of 245°, 61% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #655BD7?

The RGB color code for #655BD7 is rgb(101, 91, 215). This means it contains 101 red, 91 green, and 215 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?

Royal Blue (#655BD7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #655BD7 in CSS?

You can use #655BD7 in CSS with: background-color: #655BD7; or color: #655BD7; or as an RGB value: rgb(101, 91, 215). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 58%, 0%, 16%.