Deep Sapphire Ribbon

#188bdc

Notes

Deep Sapphire Ribbon (#188BDC) 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 (205°, 80%, 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

#188bdc

RGB

rgb(24, 139, 220)

HSL

hsl(205, 80%, 48%)