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Sapphire

#005684

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
005684
RGB
0, 86, 132
HSL
201, 100%, 26%
HSB
201, 100%, 52%
CMYK
100, 35, 0, 48
LAB
34, -9, -33
LCH
34, 34, 255
OKLCH
0.43, 0.10, 242
XYZ
7, 8, 23
LUV
34, -22, -43
HWB
201, 0%, 48%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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