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Sapphire

#5453AC

Sapphire is a cool medium color with the hex code #5453AC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 84, 83, 172 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 52%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Color Values

HEX
#5453AC
RGB
84, 83, 172
HSL
241°, 35%, 50%
CMYK
51, 52, 0, 33

About this color

Sapphire sits at 241° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 35% saturation and 50% 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 51%, 52%, 0%, 33% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sapphire

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5453AC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 84, 83, 172;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5453AC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 51%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(84, 83, 172)
rgba(84, 83, 172, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5453AC?
#5453AC is Sapphire, a cool medium color with RGB values of 84, 83, 172. It has a hue of 241°, 35% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5453AC?
The RGB color code for #5453AC is rgb(84, 83, 172). This means it contains 84 red, 83 green, and 172 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire a warm or cool color?
Sapphire (#5453AC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5453AC in CSS?
You can use #5453AC in CSS with: background-color: #5453AC; or color: #5453AC; or as an RGB value: rgb(84, 83, 172). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 52%, 0%, 33%.