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Sapphire

#2146AB

Sapphire is a cool medium color with the hex code #2146AB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 33, 70, 171 in digital design or CMYK 81%, 59%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Color Values

HEX
#2146AB
RGB
33, 70, 171
HSL
224°, 68%, 40%
CMYK
81, 59, 0, 33

About this color

Sapphire sits at 224° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 68% 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 81%, 59%, 0%, 33% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sapphire

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2146AB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 33, 70, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2146AB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 81%
M: 59%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(33, 70, 171)
rgba(33, 70, 171, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2146AB?
#2146AB is Sapphire, a cool medium color with RGB values of 33, 70, 171. It has a hue of 224°, 68% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2146AB?
The RGB color code for #2146AB is rgb(33, 70, 171). This means it contains 33 red, 70 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire a warm or cool color?
Sapphire (#2146AB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2146AB in CSS?
You can use #2146AB in CSS with: background-color: #2146AB; or color: #2146AB; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 70, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 81%, 59%, 0%, 33%.