Savoy Blue
Also known as: Monarchist , Borage Blue , God of Rain , Arcane Brew
On screen, Savoy Blue registers as steady and dependable: a medium blue at home 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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: 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 Savoy Blue
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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 Savoy Blue 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 5.34:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.93:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Savoy Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Savoy Blue
Savoy Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Savoy Blue
Savoy Blue triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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