Sapphire

#2E47A2

General Information about Sapphire (#2E47A2)

The hexadecimal color #2E47A2, often referred to as Sapphire, is a deep, saturated blue hue that resides in the blue-violet spectrum of the color wheel. It evokes feelings of trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. In color psychology, blues are often associated with stability and reliability, making Sapphire a suitable choice for branding and designs aiming to project a sense of security and authority. This color is created by mixing specific proportions of red, green, and blue light, with red at 18.04%, green at 27.84%, and blue at 63.53%. Sapphire is widely used in various applications, including web design, graphic design, and even fashion, due to its appealing aesthetic and the positive associations it carries. Its versatility allows it to be paired with various other colors to create visually striking and impactful designs.

The color #2E47A2, also known as Sapphire, presents several accessibility considerations for web development. Its relatively low lightness value necessitates careful pairing with contrasting colors to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. When used as a background, text should be light and have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as recommended by WCAG guidelines. For interactive elements like buttons or links, sufficient color contrast is essential for users to perceive the interactive affordance. Furthermore, avoid relying solely on color to convey meaning; supplement color cues with text labels or icons to accommodate users with color vision deficiencies. Thorough testing with accessibility tools is crucial to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 71 162
RGB46 71 162
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
227.07deg 55.77% 40.78%
227.0755.7740.78HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
227.07deg 18.04% 36.47%
227.0718.0436.47HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E47A2
rgb46 71 162
hsl227.07deg 55.77% 40.78%
cmyk71.6% 56.17% 0% 36.47%
hwb227.07deg 18.04% 36.47%
xyz-d650.1 0.08 0.35
oklch0.4338 0.1503 267.96
oklab0.4338 -0.01 -0.15
CMYK
71.6% 56.17% 0% 36.47%
71.656.17036.47CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.08 0.35
0.10.080.35XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4338 0.1503 267.96
0.43380.1503267.96LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4338 -0.01 -0.15
0.4338-0.01-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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