Sapphire Blue

Q: How do I use #091B90 in CSS?

You can use #091B90 in CSS with: background-color: #091B90; or color: #091B90; or as an RGB value: rgb(9, 27, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 81%, 0%, 44%.

#091B90

Sapphire Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #091B90. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 9, 27, 144 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 81%, 0%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Blue Color Values

HEX: #091B90
RGB: 9, 27, 144
HSL: 232°, 88%, 30%
CMYK: 94, 81, 0, 44

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sapphire Blue sits at 232° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 88% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

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

When using Sapphire Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 94%, 81%, 0%, 44% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Sapphire Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #091B90;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 9, 27, 144;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#091B90',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 94%
M: 81%
Y: 0%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(9, 27, 144)
rgba(9, 27, 144, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

15 brand s with colors near 232° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #091B90?

#091B90 is Sapphire Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 9, 27, 144. It has a hue of 232°, 88% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #091B90?

The RGB color code for #091B90 is rgb(9, 27, 144). This means it contains 9 red, 27 green, and 144 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sapphire Blue a warm or cool color?

Sapphire Blue (#091B90) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #091B90 in CSS?

You can use #091B90 in CSS with: background-color: #091B90; or color: #091B90; or as an RGB value: rgb(9, 27, 144). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 81%, 0%, 44%.