Dusky Sapphire Gauze

#1c8dce

Notes

Dusky Sapphire Gauze (#1C8DCE) 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 (202°, 76%, 46%) 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

#1c8dce

RGB

rgb(28, 141, 206)

HSL

hsl(202, 76%, 46%)