Soft Sapphire Ink

#288ae6

Notes

Soft Sapphire Ink (#288AE6) 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 (209°, 79%, 53%) 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

#288ae6

RGB

rgb(40, 138, 230)

HSL

hsl(209, 79%, 53%)