Royal Azure
Authoritative and stable deep royal blue
Royal Azure is a saturated, authoritative blue with a cool, stable presence. It functions well as a dominant base for corporate branding or nautical themes where you need immediate readability. While high in contrast, it can overwhelm fine text, so pair it with white or light metallics to keep designs crisp. The hex code for Royal Azure is #0038a8.
About Royal Azure
The deep end of the pool after dark
What does royal azure mean?
Royal azure often signals trust, authority, and formality, so it commonly appears in uniforms, banknotes, and official seals. Its low lightness and steady saturation make it feel heavy and enclosed, like shade under deep water on a cold day.
Where you see royal azure
- denim jackets
- ballpoint ink
- police uniforms
- passport covers
- deep ocean water
- nautical sweaters
What it works for
Use it as a base layer where you want weight and seriousness, then lift the design with warm accents.
What colors go with royal azure?
Burnt Sienna #a93400The earthy warmth of burnt sienna keeps all that deep blue from turning somber.Mustard Yellow #e1ad01Mustard yellow sits opposite on the wheel and reads bold against the dark base.Cream #fffdd0Cream text and details stay crisp without competing with the blue's weight.Coral #ff7f50Coral adds a bright, human touch to a color that leans official.Sage Green #9caf88Sage green softens the formality while keeping the palette cool and grounded.Champagne #e9d2acChampagne brings a quiet metallic richness suited to formal, weighty designs.
Questions about Royal Azure
What is the hex code for Royal Azure?
Royal Azure is #0038a8. In RGB that is rgb(0, 56, 168), in HSL hsl(220, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 67%, 0%, 34%.
Does #0038a8 Royal Azure function well as a primary text color?
While #0038a8 is highly visible, it can overwhelm fine text if used as a primary body font. It works best as an accent for headings, call-to-action buttons, or nautical branding elements where you need immediate visual impact.
Is Royal Azure readable on white or black?
Royal Azure has a 9.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.