Deep royal blue

Royal 418 is a dark, clear blue with a cool presence that combines calmness, authority and timeless modernity.

This hue, also known as ink blue, is a rich, deep blue with a distinct coolness and high color density. The saturation is pronounced, the brightness low, giving the tone a concentrated and stable appearance. Psychologically, it conveys serenity, structure, and a quiet form of strength. It evokes night skies over cities, ink on heavy paper, and naval uniforms, without becoming nostalgic. The luminosity remains palpable but controlled, like a glimmer in dark glass.

In design history, Royal 418 can be situated at the intersection of maritime traditions, classic menswear tailoring, and modern graphic design. In interiors, it pairs well with light oak, chalk white, steel, and linen. This classic color appears in fashion in both uniforms and couture, as it appears both functional and sophisticated on wool, poplin, or technical fabrics. In design, the shade provides a calm backdrop that precisely sets off other colors. Combined with ochre, brick red, or warm sand, it creates palettes that oscillate between Nordic clarity and Mediterranean depth. Accents in silver, chrome, or polished nickel enhance the cool, ordered aura of this regal color.

• Seasonal & festive applications: Winter dinners, formal receptions, maritime summer parties, corporate events, evening concerts
• Natural features: deep ocean surfaces, night sky, sodalite, blueberries in the shade, distant mountain silhouettes
• Florist plants: Delphinium, cornflowers, larkspur, blue hydrangeas, muscari
• Harmonizing colors: Chalk white, warm sand beige, ochre, light oak, misty grey
• Contrasting colors: saffron yellow, coral red, jade green, copper, terracotta
• Similar colors: Navy blue, ink blue, midnight blue, royal blue, deep indigo blue

You can order high quality velvet ribbon in Royal 418 availabel in four different widths directly here.