Dusky Sapphire Wave

#4b80b4

Notes

Dusky Sapphire Wave (#4B80B4) is a true azure with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (210°, 41%, 50%) 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

#4b80b4

RGB

rgb(75, 128, 180)

HSL

hsl(210, 41%, 50%)