Sapphire

HEX: #0F52BA | Modern Palette

On White
7.15:1
PASS
On Black
2.94:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#0F52BA
RGB
15, 82, 186
HSL
216°, 85% ,39%
CMYK
92, 56, 0, 27

About Sapphire

Sapphire (#0F52BA) is a color with RGB(15, 82, 186) and HSL(216.5°, 85.1%, 39.4%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #BA770F, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #BA0F52 and #52BA0F. The name comes from sapphirus (Latin).

  • HEX: #0F52BA
  • RGB: 15, 82, 186
  • HSL: 216.5°, 85.1%, 39.4%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #BA770F
  • Triadic colors: #BA0F52, #52BA0F
  • The name comes from sapphirus (Latin).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

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 #0F52BA from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #4646BA
Protanopia #4E4EBA
Tritanopia #006767
Achromatopsia #585858

Frequently Asked Questions

Sapphire (#0F52BA) is a color with RGB(15, 82, 186) and HSL(216.5°, 85.1%, 39.4%).

#0F52BA pairs strongly with #BA770F as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#0F52BA is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#0F52BA is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Sapphire is linked to sapphirus from Latin, meaning The Latin 'sapphirus' referred to a blue stone, though historically it often designated lapis lazuli rather than what is now known as sapphire..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word sapphirus
Meaning The Latin 'sapphirus' referred to a blue stone, though historically it often designated lapis lazuli rather than what is now known as sapphire.
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The term 'sapphire' has a long history, initially referring to various blue stones in antiquity, including lapis lazuli. It wasn't until later periods that the term became more specifically associated with the corundum variety we recognize today. The color name 'sapphire' as a distinct hue, separate from the gemstone, gained prominence with the standardization of color terminology.

First Recorded Use

The English word 'sapphire' emerged in the late 13th century, directly from Old French 'saphir' and Latin 'sapphirus'. Its initial use was to describe the gemstone.

Cultural Associations

Sapphire is culturally significant as a precious gemstone, often associated with royalty, wisdom, and divinity across various civilizations. It is the birthstone for September and is frequently used in engagement rings and other significant jewelry. Its deep blue color has long symbolized truth and sincerity.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #0F52BA;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #0F52BA;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #0F52BA;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #0F52BA,
        #BA770F
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #0F52BA,
        #BA770F
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$sapphire: #0F52BA;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$sapphire-r: 15;
$sapphire-g: 82;
$sapphire-b: 186;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $sapphire;
    color: rgba($sapphire-r, $sapphire-g, $sapphire-b, 0.8);
}