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Sapphire

#0356C9

Sapphire is a cool medium color with the hex code #0356C9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 3, 86, 201 in digital design or CMYK 99%, 57%, 0%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Color Values

HEX
#0356C9
RGB
3, 86, 201
HSL
215°, 97%, 40%
CMYK
99, 57, 0, 21

About this color

Sapphire sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 97% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Sapphire work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Sapphire in print, the CMYK breakdown of 99%, 57%, 0%, 21% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sapphire

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0356C9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 3, 86, 201;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0356C9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 99%
M: 57%
Y: 0%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(3, 86, 201)
rgba(3, 86, 201, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0356C9?
#0356C9 is Sapphire, a cool medium color with RGB values of 3, 86, 201. It has a hue of 215°, 97% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0356C9?
The RGB color code for #0356C9 is rgb(3, 86, 201). This means it contains 3 red, 86 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire a warm or cool color?
Sapphire (#0356C9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0356C9 in CSS?
You can use #0356C9 in CSS with: background-color: #0356C9; or color: #0356C9; or as an RGB value: rgb(3, 86, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 99%, 57%, 0%, 21%.