Zaffre
HEX: #0014A8 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#0014A8
0, 20, 168
232°, 100% ,65%
100, 88.1, 0, 34.12
About Zaffre
Zaffre (#0014A8) is a color with RGB(0, 20, 168) and HSL(232.86°, 100%, 65.88%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #A89400, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #A80014 and #14A800. The name comes from zaffera (Italian).
- HEX: #0014A8
- RGB: 0, 20, 168
- HSL: 232.86°, 100%, 65.88%
- Mood: Bold, Playful
- Style: Vivid, Neon
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #A89400
- Triadic colors: #A80014, #14A800
- The name comes from zaffera (Italian).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #0014A8 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word "zaffre" has a fascinating etymology, tracing back through various languages. It is believed to have originated from the Italian "zaffera," meaning sapphire. This, in turn, likely came from the Medieval Latin "sapphirus," which itself has roots in Greek "sappheiros" and ultimately in a Semitic language (possibly Hebrew "sappir" or Arabic "safir"). Historically, zaffre referred to an impure cobalt oxide pigment, used to produce a deep blue color in glass, ceramics, and enamels. It was a significant trade commodity, particularly from Saxony, Germany, where cobalt mines were abundant. The pigment was created by roasting cobalt ore with quartz, producing a dark blue frit that could then be ground into a powder. Its use predates the more refined cobalt blue pigments.
First Recorded Use
1560s
Cultural Associations
Zaffre, as a pigment, played a crucial role in the production of blue glass and ceramics, particularly in Europe from the Middle Ages through the early modern period. It was essential for creating the distinctive blue hues seen in stained glass windows, majolica pottery, and Delftware. The color 'zaffre' itself, a deep, rich blue, evokes a sense of historical craftsmanship and the vibrant blues found in ancient and medieval art. While the term 'zaffre' is less common today in everyday language, it persists in historical and technical contexts related to pigments and mineralogy.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #0014A8;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #0014A8;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #0014A8;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#0014A8,
#FFEA51
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#0014A8,
#FFEA51
);
}// SCSS variable
$zaffre: #0014A8;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$zaffre-r: 0;
$zaffre-g: 20;
$zaffre-b: 168;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $zaffre;
color: rgba($zaffre-r, $zaffre-g, $zaffre-b, 0.8);
}