Dusky Sapphire Cascade

#2d8de1

Notes

Dusky Sapphire Cascade (#2D8DE1) 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 (208°, 75%, 53%) 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 orange. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#2d8de1

RGB

rgb(45, 141, 225)

HSL

hsl(208, 75%, 53%)