RoyalBlue (#4169E1) Color Meaning and Information

RoyalBlue (#4169E1) Color Information

RoyalBlue (#4169E1) RGB value is (65, 105, 225). The hex color red value is 65, green is 105, and blue is 225. Its HSL format shows a hue of 225°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 71 percent, 53 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent.

RoyalBlue

#4169E1

rgb(65, 105, 225)

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RoyalBlue (#4169E1) Color Meaning

RoyalBlue (#4169E1) embodies balance, clarity, and dynamic composure. This medium-to-bright blue combines authority with approachability, creating a versatile and engaging impression. Psychologically, RoyalBlue (#4169E1) promotes focus, emotional stability, and confident action. It supports both analytical thought and expressive communication. Culturally, RoyalBlue (#4169E1) is linked to ceremonial symbolism, corporate branding, and creative design. Spiritually, it represents harmonious energy, purposeful insight, and clarity of intention.

Color Conversion

Convert RoyalBlue (#4169E1) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#4169E1

RGB

rgb(65, 105, 225)

HSL

hsl(225°, 73%, 57%)

CMYK

cmyk(71%, 53%, 0%, 12%)

HSV

hsv(225°, 71%, 88%)

XYZ

20.8222 16.6632 73.3530

Yxy

16.6632 0.1879 0.1503

Hunter Lab

40.8206 1.8916 -6.6429

CIE-Lab

47.8328 26.2740 -65.2706

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red65 / 255 (25%)

25%

Green105 / 255 (41%)

41%

Blue225 / 255 (88%)

88%

CMYK Values

Cyan71 / 100 (71%)

71%

Magenta53 / 100 (53%)

53%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)

12%

Color Variations

RoyalBlue (#4169E1) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

RoyalBlue (#4169E1) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test RoyalBlue (#4169E1) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#4169E1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.85:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.85:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.85:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #4169E1 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

RoyalBlue (#4169E1)

protanopia

#5253c4

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #4169E1;

Text Color

color: #4169E1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #4169E1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #4169E140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #4169E1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4169E1 0%, #173693 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to RoyalBlue (#4169E1) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.