1. aqua-blues
2. neutrals
3. Royal Blue

Color Royal Blue aqua-blue (#4169e1):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Royal Blue aqua-blue (#4169e1):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Royal Blue / #4169e1

The HTML HEX code is #4169e1. The corresponding color name is "Royal Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 65%, Green (G): 105%, Blue (B): 225%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 71%, Magenta (M): 53%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 12%. In the HSL color space, #4169e1 has a hue of 225°, saturation of 73%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 225° for hue, 71% for saturation, and 88% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = 26, and b* (blue to yellow) = -65. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 17, Z: 73. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4185, U (chrominance) = 0.2283, and V (chrominance) = -0.1435.

The decimal value of the color is 4286945. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #3366CC. Variations of the colour are #9AAFEF for a 20% lighter version and #193CA3 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #4169e1, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5872 Kelvin (5872K).

The approximate wavelength of #4169e1 is around 477.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Royal Blue (Hex: #4169e1): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Royal Blue (#4169e1) is a vibrant and majestic color that resembles the deep blue hue of the ocean depths. Its rich and bold nature evokes a sense of power, elegance, and sophistication. This color can be compared to the vastness and tranquility of the open sea, the intensity of a stormy sky, or the delicate petals of a rare tropical flower. Royal Blue stands out in a crowd, commanding attention and exuding confidence. It is often associated with noble qualities, like loyalty, wisdom, and integrity. This shade of blue is like a regal emblem, adding a touch of grandeur to any design or object it graces.

Tints and Shades of #4169e1 HEX color (Royal Blue)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #4169e1, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D0DAF8
• #A0B4F0
• #718FE9
• #4169e1
• #314FA9
• #213571
• #101A38
• #000000

Tones of Royal Blue (#4169e1 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #4169e1, #5a72ba is the less saturated color, while #4169e1 is the most saturated one.

• #5a72ba
• #5470c4
• #4e6ece
• #476bd7
• #4169e1
• #3a4360
• #2f395a
• #232f55
• #18254f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #4169e1;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #4169e1; }

.text {color:#4169e1;}

.background {background-color:#4169e1;}

.border {border:1px solid #4169e1;}