Back to all colors

Sapphire

#245681

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
245681
RGB
36, 86, 129
HSL
208, 56%, 32%
HSB
208, 72%, 51%
CMYK
72, 33, 0, 49
LAB
35, -6, -30
LCH
35, 30, 259
OKLCH
0.44, 0.09, 247
XYZ
8, 9, 22
LUV
35, -18, -39
HWB
208, 14%, 49%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.