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Sapphire

#144BB8

Sapphire is a cool medium color with the hex code #144BB8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 20, 75, 184 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 59%, 0%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Color Values

HEX
#144BB8
RGB
20, 75, 184
HSL
220°, 80%, 40%
CMYK
89, 59, 0, 28

About this color

Sapphire sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 80% 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 89%, 59%, 0%, 28% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sapphire

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #144BB8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 20, 75, 184;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#144BB8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 89%
M: 59%
Y: 0%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(20, 75, 184)
rgba(20, 75, 184, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #144BB8?
#144BB8 is Sapphire, a cool medium color with RGB values of 20, 75, 184. It has a hue of 220°, 80% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #144BB8?
The RGB color code for #144BB8 is rgb(20, 75, 184). This means it contains 20 red, 75 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire a warm or cool color?
Sapphire (#144BB8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #144BB8 in CSS?
You can use #144BB8 in CSS with: background-color: #144BB8; or color: #144BB8; or as an RGB value: rgb(20, 75, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 59%, 0%, 28%.