RoyalBlue — #4169E1 HEX Color

#4169E1rgb(65, 105, 225)

About RoyalBlue

RoyalBlue (#4169E1) is a cool, mid, vivid blue tone with a hue of 225°, saturation of 73% and lightness of 57%. It works well for corporate and professional UI and conveys a calm feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 4.85:1, while on black it reaches 4.33:1 — so prefer white text when using #4169E1 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#4169E1

RGBrgb(65, 105, 225)

HSLhsl(225°, 73%, 57%)

CMYKcmyk(71%, 53%, 0%, 12%)

CIELABLab(47.8, 26.3, -65.3)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

4.85:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

4.33:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #4169E1 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #4169E1;

color: #4169E1;

border: 2px solid #4169E1;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4169E1, #e1b941);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #4169e1;
  --color-primary-rgb: 65, 105, 225;
  --color-primary-hsl: 225, 73%, 57%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #4169E1?

Color #4169E1 is commonly known as RoyalBlue. It is a cool, mid, vivid blue tone.

Is #4169E1 a warm or cool color?

RoyalBlue (#4169E1) is a cool color. With a hue of 225°, it falls in the blue family.

What colors go well with #4169E1?

Colors that pair well with RoyalBlue (#4169E1) include its complementary color (#E1B941), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous blue tones for harmonious palettes.