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 — ideal for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
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
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Royal
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 13.47:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.56:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Royal background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Royal
Royal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Royal
Royal triad
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.
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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