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Royal Blue

Hex Code #555CED

Color Analysis Summary

Color #555CED, historically referred to as Royal Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 33% red, 36% green, and 93% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 85, Green: 92, and Blue: 237. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #555CED. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 237°, a saturation of 81%, and a lightness index of 63%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 93%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #555CED into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)85, 92, 237
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)237°, 81%, 63%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)237°, 64%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(85, 92, 237)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background5.07:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background4.14:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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Shades of Royal Blue

Tints of Royal Blue