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Sapphire

#3260CD

Sapphire is a cool medium color with the hex code #3260CD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 50, 96, 205 in digital design or CMYK 76%, 53%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Color Values

HEX
#3260CD
RGB
50, 96, 205
HSL
222°, 61%, 50%
CMYK
76, 53, 0, 20

About this color

Sapphire sits at 222° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 61% saturation and 50% 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 76%, 53%, 0%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sapphire

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3260CD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 50, 96, 205;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3260CD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 76%
M: 53%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(50, 96, 205)
rgba(50, 96, 205, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3260CD?
#3260CD is Sapphire, a cool medium color with RGB values of 50, 96, 205. It has a hue of 222°, 61% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #3260CD?
The RGB color code for #3260CD is rgb(50, 96, 205). This means it contains 50 red, 96 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire a warm or cool color?
Sapphire (#3260CD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3260CD in CSS?
You can use #3260CD in CSS with: background-color: #3260CD; or color: #3260CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(50, 96, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 53%, 0%, 20%.