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Sapphire

#2C3DA0

Sapphire is a cool medium color with the hex code #2C3DA0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 44, 61, 160 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 62%, 0%, 37% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Color Values

HEX
#2C3DA0
RGB
44, 61, 160
HSL
231°, 57%, 40%
CMYK
72, 62, 0, 37

About this color

Sapphire sits at 231° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 57% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated 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 72%, 62%, 0%, 37% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sapphire

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2C3DA0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 44, 61, 160;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2C3DA0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 62%
Y: 0%
K: 37%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(44, 61, 160)
rgba(44, 61, 160, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2C3DA0?
#2C3DA0 is Sapphire, a cool medium color with RGB values of 44, 61, 160. It has a hue of 231°, 57% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2C3DA0?
The RGB color code for #2C3DA0 is rgb(44, 61, 160). This means it contains 44 red, 61 green, and 160 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire a warm or cool color?
Sapphire (#2C3DA0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2C3DA0 in CSS?
You can use #2C3DA0 in CSS with: background-color: #2C3DA0; or color: #2C3DA0; or as an RGB value: rgb(44, 61, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 62%, 0%, 37%.