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Sapphire

#085478

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
085478
RGB
8, 84, 120
HSL
199, 88%, 25%
HSB
199, 93%, 47%
CMYK
93, 30, 0, 53
LAB
33, -11, -27
LCH
33, 29, 248
OKLCH
0.42, 0.09, 237
XYZ
7, 8, 19
LUV
33, -21, -34
HWB
199, 3%, 53%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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