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Sapphire

Hex Code #264FA8

Color Analysis Summary

Color #264FA8, historically referred to as Sapphire, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 15% red, 31% green, and 66% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 38, Green: 79, and Blue: 168. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #264FA8. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 221°, a saturation of 63%, and a lightness index of 40%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 66%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #264FA8 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)38, 79, 168
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)221°, 63%, 40%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)221°, 77%, 66%
CSS Valuergb(38, 79, 168)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background7.59:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background2.77:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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