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Sapphire

#055196

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
055196
RGB
5, 81, 150
HSL
209, 94%, 30%
HSB
209, 97%, 59%
CMYK
97, 46, 0, 41
LAB
34, 1, -44
LCH
34, 44, 271
OKLCH
0.43, 0.13, 253
XYZ
9, 8, 30
LUV
34, -19, -59
HWB
209, 2%, 41%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

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Triadic
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Shades & tints

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