Plush Sapphire Cascade

#516c9e

Notes

Plush Sapphire Cascade (#516C9E) 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 (219°, 32%, 47%) 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

#516c9e

RGB

rgb(81, 108, 158)

HSL

hsl(219, 32%, 47%)