Quick answer
Royal Blue braces score 64 out of 100 on our Tooth Brightness Index, so royal blue makes teeth look whiter. Stain risk is low, and royal blue ranks number 6 of 27 colours overall. Royal Blue looks best paired with gold, silver and orange.
Royal Blue braces at a glance
Royal blue looks vivid and sporty on teeth. It is the go-to blue for team colours and bold looks.
How royal blue braces look on a real smile
All four pictures are the same real smile. Only the bands, the pattern or the tooth shade change.
Do royal blue braces make teeth look whiter?
Royal Blue makes teeth look whiter. It scores 64 out of 100 and ranks number 6 of 27 colours for whiteness. Dark, cool colours like royal blue are darker than enamel and sit opposite its natural yellow, so teeth look brighter beside them. Here is how the score changes with your natural tooth shade:
| Tooth shade | Score | Compared with navy |
|---|---|---|
| Very white (B1) | 66 | -15 points |
| Natural (A1) | 65 | -16 points |
| Warm (A2) | 63 | -17 points |
| More yellow (A3) | 62 | -18 points |
Scores come from each colour's measured lightness and hue against four real tooth shades. How the Tooth Brightness Index works.
Best colours to pair with royal blue
Each picture alternates royal blue with a partner colour, tooth by tooth. Tap one to open it in the picker.
Who royal blue braces suit
Medium, tan and deep skin especially, and anyone who wants colour without losing whiteness.
Worth knowing
Very little. It is one of the best bright colours on our scale.
Similar colours to compare
| Colour | Brightness | Stain risk | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Blue | 64 | Low | This page |
| Navy Blue | 80 | Low | Navy Blue braces |
| Blue | 52 | Low | Blue braces |
| Dark Blue | 74 | Low | Dark Blue braces |
| Light Blue | 28 | Medium | Light Blue braces |
| Black | 74 | Low | Black braces |
See all 27 colours in the braces colors guide, the ranked list, or let the quiz pick for you.
Try it on your own smile
Spin the wheel, mix two colours and see the Tooth Brightness score live.
Common questions
Is royal blue a good braces color?
Yes. Royal blue is the second-best bright colour for whiter-looking teeth on our scale, after purple, and it hides stains well.
Do royal blue braces make your teeth look whiter?
Royal Blue scores 64 out of 100 on our Tooth Brightness Index, number 6 of 27 colours, so it makes teeth look whiter. On very white teeth it scores 66, and on more yellow teeth 62.
Do royal blue braces stain?
Royal Blue has a low stain risk (0 out of 100). Dark and strongly coloured bands hide pigments from coffee, tea, curry and cola. Bands are replaced at every adjustment, usually every 4 to 8 weeks.
What colors go with royal blue braces?
Royal Blue pairs well with gold, silver and orange. Alternate the two colours tooth by tooth, or put one on the top teeth and the other on the bottom.
