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Sapphire

#5D50AF

Sapphire is a cool medium color with the hex code #5D50AF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 93, 80, 175 in digital design or CMYK 47%, 54%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sapphire Color Values

HEX
#5D50AF
RGB
93, 80, 175
HSL
248°, 37%, 50%
CMYK
47, 54, 0, 31

About this color

Sapphire sits at 248° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 37% 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 47%, 54%, 0%, 31% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Sapphire

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5D50AF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 93, 80, 175;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5D50AF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 47%
M: 54%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(93, 80, 175)
rgba(93, 80, 175, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 248° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D50AF?
#5D50AF is Sapphire, a cool medium color with RGB values of 93, 80, 175. It has a hue of 248°, 37% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5D50AF?
The RGB color code for #5D50AF is rgb(93, 80, 175). This means it contains 93 red, 80 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sapphire a warm or cool color?
Sapphire (#5D50AF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5D50AF in CSS?
You can use #5D50AF in CSS with: background-color: #5D50AF; or color: #5D50AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(93, 80, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 54%, 0%, 31%.