Sapphire

A vibrant blue color

VibrantCoolSaturated
RGB15, 82, 186
HSL216°, 85%, 39%
CMYK92%, 56%, 0%, 27%
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About Sapphire

Sapphire is a vibrant blue color that evokes a energetic feeling. With a hex value of #0F52BA, this color sits at 216° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 39% lightness.

This cool hue conveys trust, professionalism, and stability. Blue-toned colors like Sapphire are among the most universally preferred colors in branding and UI design. They're particularly effective for corporate websites, healthcare applications, and social platforms.

Sapphire works well for buttons and interactive elements, as well as accents and highlights. When using Sapphire in your designs, consider pairing it with complementary colors for optimal contrast and visual balance.

Sapphire Shades

Light
Dark

Contrast on Sapphire

Black text

Sample paragraph text

Ratio:2.94:1
AA Large FailAA Fail

White text

Sample paragraph text

Ratio:7.15:1
AA Large PassAA Pass

Recommended for readability

CSS Usage

UI Preview

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #0f52ba; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #0f52ba; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #0f52ba; background-color: #0f52ba15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #0f52ba20; border-left: 4px solid #0f52ba; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #0f52ba; }

Similar Colors to Sapphire

Color Combinations

Proven color harmonies that work well with Sapphire

Complementary

#0F52BA
#B8740F

Complementary colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel, creating maximum contrast and visual impact.

Best for: Call-to-action buttons, important highlights, and designs that need strong visual punch.

Analogous

#0FA7B8
#0F52BA
#200FB8

Analogous colors are adjacent on the color wheel, creating harmonious, cohesive palettes that feel naturally pleasing.

Best for: Brand identities, nature-inspired designs, and serene, professional interfaces.

Triadic

#0F52BA
#B80F53
#53B80F

Triadic colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering vibrant variety while maintaining visual balance.

Best for: Playful designs, creative projects, and interfaces that need visual interest without chaos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sapphire color