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Sapphire Blue

#14299F

Sapphire Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #14299F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 20, 41, 159 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 74%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Blue Color Values

HEX
#14299F
RGB
20, 41, 159
HSL
231°, 78%, 35%
CMYK
87, 74, 0, 38

About this color

Sapphire Blue sits at 231° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 78% saturation and 35% 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 87%, 74%, 0%, 38% 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: #14299F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 20, 41, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#14299F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 87%
M: 74%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(20, 41, 159)
rgba(20, 41, 159, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #14299F?
#14299F is Sapphire Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 20, 41, 159. It has a hue of 231°, 78% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #14299F?
The RGB color code for #14299F is rgb(20, 41, 159). This means it contains 20 red, 41 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire Blue a warm or cool color?
Sapphire Blue (#14299F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #14299F in CSS?
You can use #14299F in CSS with: background-color: #14299F; or color: #14299F; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 41, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 74%, 0%, 38%.