Savoy Blue
Also known as: Monarchist, Borage Blue, God of Rain, Arcane Brew
Savoy Blue is a medium, lively blue that reads as steady and dependable. It shines in corporate branding and SaaS products. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 5.34:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Savoy Blue color codes
- HEX
- #4B61D1
- RGB
- rgb(75, 97, 209)
- RGBA
- rgba(75, 97, 209, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(230, 59%, 56%)
- HSV
- hsv(230, 64%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(64%, 54%, 0%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(44.2 19.6 -61.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.7% 0.174 271.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: royalblue#4169E1 · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 5023 — Distant blue#4D668E · ΔE 8.7 · 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 Savoy Blue 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: 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Savoy Blue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Savoy Blue 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 5.34:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.93:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Savoy Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Savoy Blue
Savoy Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Savoy Blue
Savoy Blue triad
Similar colors
- Arcane Brew#5260E1 · ΔE 2.6
- Warm Blue#4B57DB · ΔE 3.6
- Royal Blue#4169E1 · ΔE 3.7
- Bluetiful#3C69E7 · ΔE 4.2
- Epic Blue#0066EE · ΔE 5.6
- Bluerocratic#1F66FF · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Savoy Blue is closest to Alligator.
Savoy Blue FAQs
What color is Savoy Blue?
Savoy Blue is a medium blue with the hex code #4B61D1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 230°, 59% saturation, and 56% lightness.
What is the hex code for Savoy Blue?
The hex code for Savoy Blue is #4B61D1. In RGB it's rgb(75, 97, 209), and in CMYK it's cmyk(64%, 54%, 0%, 18%).
What colors go well with Savoy Blue?
Savoy Blue pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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