Deep Sapphire Wave

#286ddc

Notes

Deep Sapphire Wave (#286DDC) 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 (217°, 72%, 51%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary amber. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#286ddc

RGB

rgb(40, 109, 220)

HSL

hsl(217, 72%, 51%)