Dusky Sapphire Lace

#1688c5

Notes

Dusky Sapphire Lace (#1688C5) is a true azure with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (201°, 80%, 43%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary orange. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#1688c5

RGB

rgb(22, 136, 197)

HSL

hsl(201, 80%, 43%)