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Sapphire

#1258BD

A balanced, vivid 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
1258BD
RGB
18, 88, 189
HSL
215, 83%, 41%
HSB
215, 90%, 74%
CMYK
90, 53, 0, 26
LAB
38, 11, -60
LCH
38, 61, 280
OKLCH
0.48, 0.17, 259
XYZ
13, 11, 50
LUV
38, -19, -84
HWB
215, 7%, 26%
Pantone
541 C

Harmonies

Analogous
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Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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