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Sapphire Blue

#0C198D

Sapphire Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #0C198D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 12, 25, 141 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 82%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Blue Color Values

HEX
#0C198D
RGB
12, 25, 141
HSL
234°, 84%, 30%
CMYK
91, 82, 0, 45

About this color

Sapphire Blue sits at 234° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 84% 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 91%, 82%, 0%, 45% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sapphire Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0C198D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 12, 25, 141;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0C198D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 82%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(12, 25, 141)
rgba(12, 25, 141, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0C198D?
#0C198D is Sapphire Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 12, 25, 141. It has a hue of 234°, 84% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0C198D?
The RGB color code for #0C198D is rgb(12, 25, 141). This means it contains 12 red, 25 green, and 141 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire Blue a warm or cool color?
Sapphire Blue (#0C198D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0C198D in CSS?
You can use #0C198D in CSS with: background-color: #0C198D; or color: #0C198D; or as an RGB value: rgb(12, 25, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 82%, 0%, 45%.