Dusky Sapphire Velvet

#1774de

Notes

Dusky Sapphire Velvet (#1774DE) 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 (212°, 81%, 48%) 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

#1774de

RGB

rgb(23, 116, 222)

HSL

hsl(212, 81%, 48%)