Sapphire is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #0F52BA, which equals rgb(15, 82, 186) in RGB and hsl(216, 85%, 39%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C92 M56 Y0 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#0F52BA - RGB
15, 82, 186 - HSL
216°, 85%, 39% - CMYK
92, 56, 0, 27 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Sapphire
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.15:1. Its complementary color is #B8740F.
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Sapphire color codes
| HEX | #0F52BA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(15, 82, 186) |
| HSL | hsl(216, 85%, 39%) |
| HSV | 216°, 92%, 73% |
| CMYK | 92%, 56%, 0%, 27% |
| Decimal | 1004218 |
Shades and tints of Sapphire
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D7E2F4 - 100
#AFC5E8 - 200
#87A9DD - 300
#5F8CD1 - 400
#376FC6 - 500
#0F52BA - 600
#0D449B - 700
#0A377C - 800
#08295D - 900
#051B3E - 950
#030E1F
Color harmonies for Sapphire
- Complementary
#B8740F≈ Caramel - Analogous −30°
#0FA7B8≈ Medium Dark Bright Peacock - Analogous +30°
#200FB8≈ Medium Dark Bright Ultramarine - Triadic +120°
#B80F53≈ Medium Dark Bright Carmine - Triadic +240°
#53B80F≈ Kelly Green - Split 150°
#B8200F≈ Medium Dark Bright Scarlet - Split 210°
#A7B80F≈ Medium Dark Bright Lime
Contrast and accessibility of Sapphire
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Sapphire | Aa | 7.15:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Sapphire | Aa | 2.94:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Sapphire
background-color: #0F52BA;color: #0F52BA;background-color: rgb(15, 82, 186);background-color: hsl(216, 85%, 39%);:root { --color-sapphire: #0F52BA; }class="bg-[#0F52BA]"Colors similar to Sapphire
- Medium Dark Bright Cornflower
#155AC1 - Medium Dark Bright Sapphire
#1549C1 - Denim
#1560BD - Deep Cerulean
#0057AD - Cobalt Blue
#0047AB - Deep Cornflower
#0045AD - Medium Dark Soft Sapphire
#2B51AB - Medium Dark Bright Cerulean
#156BC1 - Deep Bright Cerulean
#11579C - Medium Dark Cornflower
#0056D6 - Persian Blue
#1C39BB - Medium Dark Soft Cornflower
#2B5EAB
More blue shades
- Pale Turquoise
#AFEEEE - Powder Blue
#B0E0E6 - Slate Blue
#6A5ACD - Steel Blue
#4682B4 - Turquoise
#40E0D0 - Cerulean
#007BA7 - Periwinkle
#CCCCFF - Cobalt Blue
#0047AB - Ultramarine
#3F00FF - Iris
#5A4FCF - Denim
#1560BD
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Sapphire?
The HEX code for Sapphire is #0F52BA.
What is the RGB value of Sapphire?
Sapphire has an RGB value of 15, 82, 186 (rgb(15, 82, 186)). In HSL it is 216°, 85%, 39%.
What text color should I use on Sapphire?
Use white text on Sapphire. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.15:1 and black text has 2.94:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Sapphire?
The complementary color of Sapphire is #B8740F. Analogous colors #0FA7B8 and #200FB8 also pair well.