Sapphire

Q: How do I use #4E62B1 in CSS?

You can use #4E62B1 in CSS with: background-color: #4E62B1; or color: #4E62B1; or as an RGB value: rgb(78, 98, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 45%, 0%, 31%.

#4E62B1

Sapphire is a cool medium color with the hex code #4E62B1. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 78, 98, 177 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 45%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire color values

HEX: #4E62B1
RGB: 78, 98, 177
HSL: 228°, 39%, 50%
CMYK: 56, 45, 0, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sapphire sits at 228° on the color wheel with 39% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 39% 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(78, 98, 177), where the blue channel is highest at 177, 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 56C 45M 0Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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: #4E62B1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 78, 98, 177;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4E62B1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 56%
M: 45%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(78, 98, 177)
rgba(78, 98, 177, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 228° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #4E62B1?

#4E62B1 is Sapphire, a cool medium color with RGB values of 78, 98, 177. It has a hue of 228°, 39% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4E62B1?

The RGB color code for #4E62B1 is rgb(78, 98, 177). This means it contains 78 red, 98 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sapphire a warm or cool color?

Sapphire (#4E62B1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4E62B1 in CSS?

You can use #4E62B1 in CSS with: background-color: #4E62B1; or color: #4E62B1; or as an RGB value: rgb(78, 98, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 45%, 0%, 31%.