Sapphire

Q: How do I use #2C55A0 in CSS?

You can use #2C55A0 in CSS with: background-color: #2C55A0; or color: #2C55A0; or as an RGB value: rgb(44, 85, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 47%, 0%, 37%.

#2C55A0

Sapphire is a cool medium color with the hex code #2C55A0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 44, 85, 160 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 47%, 0%, 37% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire color values

HEX: #2C55A0
RGB: 44, 85, 160
HSL: 219°, 57%, 40%
CMYK: 72, 47, 0, 37

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sapphire sits at 219° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Sapphire is rendered as rgb(44, 85, 160), where the blue channel is highest at 160, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Sapphire translates to a CMYK breakdown of 72C 47M 0Y 37K. With a moderate key (37%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Sapphire

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2C55A0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 44, 85, 160;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2C55A0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 47%
Y: 0%
K: 37%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(44, 85, 160)
rgba(44, 85, 160, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 219° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2C55A0?

#2C55A0 is Sapphire, a cool medium color with RGB values of 44, 85, 160. It has a hue of 219°, 57% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2C55A0?

The RGB color code for #2C55A0 is rgb(44, 85, 160). This means it contains 44 red, 85 green, and 160 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sapphire a warm or cool color?

Sapphire (#2C55A0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2C55A0 in CSS?

You can use #2C55A0 in CSS with: background-color: #2C55A0; or color: #2C55A0; or as an RGB value: rgb(44, 85, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 47%, 0%, 37%.