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Sapphire

#12567E

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
12567E
RGB
18, 86, 126
HSL
202, 75%, 28%
HSB
202, 86%, 49%
CMYK
86, 32, 0, 51
LAB
34, -9, -29
LCH
34, 30, 252
OKLCH
0.43, 0.09, 241
XYZ
7, 8, 21
LUV
34, -21, -38
HWB
202, 7%, 51%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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