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Sapphire Blue

#32309C

Sapphire Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #32309C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 50, 48, 156 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 69%, 0%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Blue Color Values

HEX
#32309C
RGB
50, 48, 156
HSL
241°, 53%, 40%
CMYK
68, 69, 0, 39

About this color

Sapphire Blue sits at 241° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 53% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Sapphire Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Sapphire Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 68%, 69%, 0%, 39% 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: #32309C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 50, 48, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#32309C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 68%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 39%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(50, 48, 156)
rgba(50, 48, 156, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #32309C?
#32309C is Sapphire Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 50, 48, 156. It has a hue of 241°, 53% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #32309C?
The RGB color code for #32309C is rgb(50, 48, 156). This means it contains 50 red, 48 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire Blue a warm or cool color?
Sapphire Blue (#32309C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #32309C in CSS?
You can use #32309C in CSS with: background-color: #32309C; or color: #32309C; or as an RGB value: rgb(50, 48, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 69%, 0%, 39%.