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Sapphire

#1A537E

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
1A537E
RGB
26, 83, 126
HSL
206, 66%, 30%
HSB
206, 79%, 49%
CMYK
79, 34, 0, 51
LAB
33, -6, -30
LCH
33, 31, 258
OKLCH
0.43, 0.09, 245
XYZ
7, 8, 21
LUV
33, -19, -39
HWB
206, 10%, 51%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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