Soft Sapphire Dust

#717d8e

Notes

Soft Sapphire Dust (#717D8E) 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 (215°, 11%, 50%) places it in the muted 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

#717d8e

RGB

rgb(113, 125, 142)

HSL

hsl(215, 11%, 50%)