Plush Sapphire Gleam

#2a97ea

Notes

Plush Sapphire Gleam (#2A97EA) 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 (206°, 82%, 54%) 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

#2a97ea

RGB

rgb(42, 151, 234)

HSL

hsl(206, 82%, 54%)