Royal
Also known as: Bright Midnight , Cadmium Blue , Space Exploration , Celestial Indigo
Part of the blue family, Royal pairs a rich base with a cool and professional presence. It belongs in SaaS products and finance apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a brown keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 13.47:1.
Reference
Royal color codes
- HEX
- #0C1793
- RGB
- rgb(12, 23, 147)
- RGBA
- rgba(12, 23, 147, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(235, 85%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(235, 92%, 58%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(92%, 84%, 0%, 42%)
- LAB
- lab(17.8 36.7 -68.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(32.3% 0.192 266.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkblue #00008B · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 5002: Ultramarine blue #2B2C7C · ΔE 7.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Royal works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Royal
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Royal by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 13.47:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.56:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Royal background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Royal
Royal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Royal
Royal triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Space Dust #002299 · ΔE 2.7
- Dark Galaxy #0018A8 · ΔE 2.8
- Cobalt #030AA7 · ΔE 3.1
- Indiglow #301885 · ΔE 3.6
- Deep Blue #040273 · ΔE 5.9
- Bluebell #333399 · ΔE 7.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Royal is closest to Pineapple .
FAQ
Royal FAQs
What color is Royal?
Royal is a dark blue with the hex code #0C1793. In HSL terms it has a hue of 235°, 85% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Royal?
The hex code for Royal is #0C1793. In RGB it's rgb(12, 23, 147), and in CMYK it's cmyk(92%, 84%, 0%, 42%).
What colors go well with Royal?
Royal pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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