Royal Azure
HEX: #0038A8 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#0038A8
0, 56, 168
220°, 100% ,65%
100, 66.67, 0, 34.12
About Royal Azure
Royal Azure (#0038A8) is a color with RGB(0, 56, 168) and HSL(220°, 100%, 65.88%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #A87000, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #A80038 and #38A800. The name comes from Royal Azure (English).
- HEX: #0038A8
- RGB: 0, 56, 168
- HSL: 220°, 100%, 65.88%
- Mood: Bold, Playful
- Style: Vivid, Neon
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #A87000
- Triadic colors: #A80038, #38A800
- The name comes from Royal Azure (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #0038A8 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color blue, particularly deep blues, has long held symbolic importance. Ultramarine, derived from lapis lazuli, was one of the most expensive pigments available for centuries, often reserved for depicting the Virgin Mary's robes or for royal commissions, hence its association with 'royal' status. The term 'royal blue' became more formalized in English in the 18th century, reportedly for Queen Charlotte. 'Azure' is also a fundamental tincture in heraldry, representing truth and loyalty. 'Royal Azure' combines these two powerful associations, suggesting a blue that is both regal and deeply traditional.
First Recorded Use
While the specific term 'Royal Azure' might be a more modern descriptive phrase, the concept of a 'royal blue' color, often derived from lapis lazuli pigment (ultramarine), has been significant since at least the 14th-15th centuries in European art and heraldry. The word 'azure' itself comes from Old French 'azur', ultimately from Persian 'lazhward' (lapis lazuli).
Cultural Associations
In many Western cultures, blue signifies stability, wisdom, and royalty. The specific shade #0038a8 is a vibrant, deep blue that evokes a sense of dignity and importance. It's a color often seen in national flags, corporate branding aiming for trustworthiness, and formal attire. Its association with 'azure' also links it to clear skies and the sea, adding a dimension of vastness and serenity.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #0038A8;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #0038A8;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #0038A8;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#0038A8,
#FFC551
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#0038A8,
#FFC551
);
}// SCSS variable
$royal-azure: #0038A8;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$royal-azure-r: 0;
$royal-azure-g: 56;
$royal-azure-b: 168;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $royal-azure;
color: rgba($royal-azure-r, $royal-azure-g, $royal-azure-b, 0.8);
}