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Sapphire

#004099

Sapphire is a cool dark color with the hex code #004099. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 64, 153 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 58%, 0%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Color Values

HEX
#004099
RGB
0, 64, 153
HSL
215°, 100%, 30%
CMYK
100, 58, 0, 40

About this color

Sapphire sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Sapphire work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Sapphire in print, the CMYK breakdown of 100%, 58%, 0%, 40% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sapphire

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #004099;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 64, 153;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#004099',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 100%
M: 58%
Y: 0%
K: 40%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(0, 64, 153)
rgba(0, 64, 153, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #004099?
#004099 is Sapphire, a cool dark color with RGB values of 0, 64, 153. It has a hue of 215°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #004099?
The RGB color code for #004099 is rgb(0, 64, 153). This means it contains 0 red, 64 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire a warm or cool color?
Sapphire (#004099) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #004099 in CSS?
You can use #004099 in CSS with: background-color: #004099; or color: #004099; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 64, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 58%, 0%, 40%.