Rich Sapphire Bead

#1c8dca

Notes

Rich Sapphire Bead (#1C8DCA) 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°, 76%, 45%) 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

#1c8dca

RGB

rgb(28, 141, 202)

HSL

hsl(201, 76%, 45%)