Back to all colors

Sapphire

#005382

A balanced, moderate sapphire — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
005382
RGB
0, 83, 130
HSL
202, 100%, 25%
HSB
202, 100%, 51%
CMYK
100, 36, 0, 49
LAB
33, -8, -33
LCH
33, 34, 257
OKLCH
0.43, 0.10, 243
XYZ
7, 8, 22
LUV
33, -21, -43
HWB
202, 0%, 49%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.