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Sapphire (#0F52BA)

Luminance: 10% · Nearest standard name: Sapphire

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SAPPHIRE
#0F52BA
rgb(15, 82, 186) · hsl(216°, 85%, 39%)
HEX#0F52BA
RGB15, 82, 186
HSL216°, 85%, 39%
HSV / HSB216°, 92%, 73%
CMYK (Print)92%, 56%, 0%, 27%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#0F52BA#B8740F

Analogous

#0FA7B8#0F52BA#200FB8

Triadic

#0F52BA#B80F53#53B80F

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)7.15:1

Sample text rendered with #0F52BA on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)2.50:1

Sample text rendered with #0F52BA on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Sapphire (#0F52BA)

Sapphire (#0F52BA) is a distinct shade within the Blue chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 10% and a cool color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#0F52BA
RGB Space15, 82, 186
HSL Values216°, 85%, 39%
HSV / HSB216°, 92%, 73%
CMYK Ink92%, 56%, 0%, 27%
TemperatureCool

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Sapphire

Geometric intervals calculated from #0F52BA on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#B8740F

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Sapphire with its polar opposite (#B8740F) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#0FA7B8 · #200FB8

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Sapphire for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#B8200F · #A7B80F

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Sapphire, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#B80F53 · #53B80F

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#B80FA7 · #B8740F · #0FB820

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Sapphire

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 85% and lightness of 39%, Sapphire (#0F52BA) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

This color projects authority, intelligence, and calm dependability. Universally trusted across enterprise software and fintech products.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Fintech, Enterprise SaaS, Healthcare, Cloud Infrastructure. Combining Sapphire with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Sapphire

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-0f52ba: #0F52BA;
  --color-0f52ba-rgb: 15, 82, 186;
  --color-0f52ba-hsl: 216deg 85% 39%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '0f52ba': '#0F52BA',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sapphire (#0F52BA)

Authoritative answers covering Sapphire color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Sapphire (#0F52BA)?
Sapphire is defined by the HEX code #0F52BA. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:15, G:82, B:186. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:216°, Saturation:85%, Lightness:39%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 216°, 92%, 73%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:92%, M:56%, Y:0%, K:27%.
Does Sapphire (#0F52BA) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Sapphire achieves a contrast ratio of 7.15:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 2.50:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Sapphire (#0F52BA)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #0F52BA is #B8740F. When placed side-by-side, #0F52BA and #B8740F create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Sapphire in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a saturation of 85% and lightness of 39%, Sapphire (#0F52BA) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.
How can I copy and export Sapphire into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Sapphire in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #0F52BA; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Sapphire using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Sapphire (#0F52BA) belong to?
Sapphire belongs to the Blue family (Cool spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Blue Color Guide.