Royal Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #7973F2.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
121, 115, 242 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 52%, 0%, 5% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Royal Blue
#7973F2
Royal Blue color values
- HEX
- #7973F2
- RGB
- 121, 115, 242
- HSL
- 243°, 83%, 70%
- CMYK
- 50, 52, 0, 5
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Royal Blue sits at 243° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Royal Blue is rendered as rgb(121, 115, 242), where the blue channel is highest at 242, 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 50C 52M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 50% cyan, 52% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #7973F2;
--brand-primary-rgb: 121, 115, 242;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7973F2',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 50%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(121, 115, 242)
rgba(121, 115, 242, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 243° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #7973F2?
#7973F2 is Royal Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 121, 115, 242. It has a hue of 243°, 83%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #7973F2?
The RGB color code for #7973F2 is rgb(121, 115, 242). This means it contains 121 red,
115 green, and 242 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Royal Blue a warm or cool color?
Royal Blue (#7973F2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7973F2 in CSS?
You can use #7973F2 in CSS with:
background-color: #7973F2; or color: #7973F2; or as an RGB value: rgb(121, 115, 242). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 52%, 0%, 5%.