Royalty
Also known as: Blue Violet , Illustrious Indigo , Rabbit-Ear Iris , Purple Emperor
On screen, Royalty registers as regal and mysterious: a medium purple at home in creative portfolios and premium packaging. Reach for a yellow companion shade to give Royalty maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.68:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Royalty color codes
- HEX
- #5930A9
- RGB
- rgb(89, 48, 169)
- RGBA
- rgba(89, 48, 169, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(260, 56%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(260, 72%, 66%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(47%, 72%, 0%, 34%)
- LAB
- lab(31.2 40.2 -59.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.5% 0.181 292.8)
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 and translates well to print.
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: rebeccapurple #663399 · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 5002: Ultramarine blue #2B2C7C · ΔE 9.9 · 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 Royalty 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: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Royalty
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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 Royalty 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 8.68:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.42:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Royalty background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Royalty
Royalty with its complement
Soft neighbors of Royalty
Royalty triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blurple #5539CC · ΔE 5.5
- Occult #4B1E87 · ΔE 6.5
- Bluebell #333399 · ΔE 6.6
- Blueberry #464196 · ΔE 7.0
- Extraviolet #661188 · ΔE 8.1
- Indiglow #301885 · ΔE 9.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Royalty is closest to Godzilla .
FAQ
Royalty FAQs
What color is Royalty?
Royalty is a medium purple with the hex code #5930A9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 260°, 56% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Royalty?
The hex code for Royalty is #5930A9. In RGB it's rgb(89, 48, 169), and in CMYK it's cmyk(47%, 72%, 0%, 34%).
What colors go well with Royalty?
Royalty pairs naturally with yellow tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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